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DPDP Rules: Stakeholders seek extension of consultation period

The DPDP Act, passed by Parliament on August 9, 2023, followed the Supreme Court's recognition of privacy as a fundamental right six years earlier.

Experts state that though the implementation timeline is of two years, be it MSME’s or major companies, they are now a data fiduciary.

Policy think tanks, civil society call DPDP draft rules ‘vague’, raise concerns

Multiple think tank policy consultants have raised concerns over the challenges posed by emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence.

Experts suggest that the parental consent rules are likely to add a heavy compliance burden on all parties involved.

Govt intensifies surveillance on Chinese companies masquerading as RMG operators

Storyboard18 also reported that RMG operators submitted a list of over 540 illegal websites and apps to Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) following the implementation of the 28% tax regime on October 1, 2023.

Chinese apps and websites are under the govt’s scanner over money laundering suspicions, posing a potential threat to national security and contributing to gambling addiction among citizens.

RMG players sidelined by MIB for WAVES, seek equal treatment

With an aim to ensure ensure responsible digital advertising, MIB had launched the Digital Advertisement Policy in November, 2023.

The WAVES 2025 will be held from February 5–9 in New Delhi, focusing on four key pillars: Broadcasting & Infotainment, Digital Media & Innovation, AVGC-XR, and Films.

EXCLUSIVE: India’s gaming industry gets clarity, RMG sector to be regulated by MeitY

Multiple think tank policy consultants have raised concerns over the challenges posed by emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence.

The longstanding demand to differentiate between entertainment-focused gaming and pay-to-play gaming has finally been addressed by the government of India.

Delhi HC to hear petitions challenging constitutionality of IT Rules

The case highlighted the actions of certain operators of Facebook pages and online platforms accused of sharing doctored videos of Dr. Shetty, falsely attributing unverified health advice and product endorsements to him.

The petitions were filed citing government’s control on social media services, video streaming platforms and digital news outlets.

MeitY’s CERT-In trials anti-deepfake tech to combat AI-driven scams

In December 2023, CERT-In issued an advisory informing citizens about the rising use of AI and deepfake technology by scammers.

Recently, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, shared a shocking account of an AI-driven scam that targeted his company.

EXCLUSIVE: MIB refers D2M broadcasting proposal to committee of secretaries

With an aim to ensure ensure responsible digital advertising, MIB had launched the Digital Advertisement Policy in November, 2023.

Prasar Bharati, in partnership with IIT Kanpur and Saankhya Labs (Tejas Networks), is currently testing D2M technology in over 19 cities in India.

MeitY issues advisory to intermediaries, urges to remove fake content swiftly

Multiple think tank policy consultants have raised concerns over the challenges posed by emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence.

In July this year, India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) warned investors about deepfake videos falsely featuring its CEO, Ashishkumar Chauhan, in some investment and stock advisory videos.