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Google must face mobile phone privacy class action, possible August trial

Advertisers that used Google’s ad services between 2011 and now could be eligible for damages, potentially rewriting the rules for how digital ad giants operate in competitive markets.

The tech giant failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a privacy class action accusing it of collecting personal data from people’s cell phones even after they opted out of tracking.

Disney’s ad-supported monthly active users’ count hits 157 million globally

Numbers include an Estimated 157 million global users across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+

Radio industry urges TRAI to adopt DRM-only technology for digital broadcasting

Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) is a feature that will display the names of the callers.

During the open house discussion organised by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), industry stakeholders urged digital FM radio on mobile handsets for better and mass penetration.

Radio industry urges for subsidies, phased-manner transition to digital radio adoption

Radio industry requested TRAI for subsidies, minimum costs for hardware upgradation, a phased transition, and the usage of existing spectrum to also do digital in a simulcast mode.

During a discussion with TRAI, the radio industry urged for subsidies and a phased-manner migration to digital broadcasting, along with content guidelines, and single music licensing/royalty framework (for both analog and digital).

IndiaAI and Microsoft join hands to harness AI’s potential for inclusive development, economic transformation

(Image: growtika via Unsplash)

AI Catalysts – Center of Excellence, to be established for promoting rural AI innovation in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and equip 100,000 AI innovators and developers

Guardian Verification for Children’s Data Under DPDP May Involve Apaar IDs

The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID is a student identification system that is part of the “One Nation, One Student ID” programme.

Govt panel report on AI Governance Guidelines: ‘Regulation should aim to minimise the risk of harm’

AI-powered applications like fashion avatars, smart shopping carts, and virtual influencers are enhancing customer engagement. 47% of retailers state that AI has led to new product and service developments

A whole-of-government approach is recommended in the committee’s report. MeitY has released the report for public consultation, open till January 27.

DPDP Draft Rules: Experts urge brands to evaluate existing data protection practices

Experts argue that the timelines (under draft DPDP rules) appear very difficult to comply with.

Draft DPDP rules require businesses to overhaul existing privacy notices and data storage practices.

DPDP Act: Making sense of the rules for marketers

The Indian DPDP act is the first such privacy regulation which has clearly articulated the need and a role for Consent Manager. This solves very many problems that is plaguing the current ad tech ecosystem. (Image: claudio-schwarz via Unsplash)

From policy to practice, your quick guide to the DPDP Act and draft rules.