BUSINESS
Startup founders raise concerns over DPDP rules, govt assures separate consultation
Questions were mainly raised around provisions of data transfer restrictions for significant data fiduciaries, consent manager operations and so on
TECHNOLOGY
US AI export curbs spark concerns in India, experts flag long-term challenges
The US AI Diffusion Policy and Export Controls lays out the framework to govern the export of AI technologies — from chips to artificial intelligence models — to the world. The controls take effect in 120 days
BUSINESS
Bengaluru-based Pixxel and Digantara launch satellites aboard SpaceX's Transporter-12
Aboard the launch vehicle, Pixxel deployed the first three hyperspectral imagery-enabled satellites of its Firefly constellation and Digantara, its Space Camera for Object Tracking (SCOT) mission for space surveillance.
BUSINESS
Budget 2025: Centre may rejig customs duty on some electronics inputs
The government may consider import duty rejigs specifically for components or inputs that have limited potential when it comes to make in India.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY informs MEA of equipment shipment delays from Chinese ports affecting companies
Apple and Foxconn had previously sought the government's intervention over delays in shipment of equipment from Chinese ports.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY likely to extend consultation period on DPDP rules, focus groups on the anvil
Minister for electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government will have a series of focused consultations with organisational bodies
TECHNOLOGY
DPDP Rules: Global industry calls for more clarity on data transfer restrictions
Big tech names have government to provide clarity and adopt a balanced, principle-based approach in implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules
TECHNOLOGY
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to meet industry on DPDP Rules on January 14: Sources
This would be the first consultation meeting that the government will hold on the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules since it was released for consultation on January 3
TECHNOLOGY
After government notice, Google blocks access to maps.me in India for wrong depiction of J&K and Ladakh
"It is evident that the subject map in the maps.me app available at Google PlayStore depicts Indian map with erroneous external boundary of India which jeopardises the sovereignty and integrity of India," the government notice read.
TECHNOLOGY
Unexpected, hard to digest: Meta’s shift to community notes leaves Indian fact-checkers in limbo
Meta’s abrupt decision to end its third-party fact-checking programme has left fact-checkers scrambling to assess its impact on their operations and the fight against misinformation.
BUSINESS
Govt panel proposes AI incident database, technical secretariat
A government subcommittee has recommended that India revamp its AI governance framework with an incident database to report issues such as discriminatory outputs and privacy violations
TECHNOLOGY
Apaar, state family IDs may be used to verify guardians for processing children's data under DPDP
The draft DPDP rules mandate verifiable parental consent for processing children's data, allowing verification through government IDs
TECHNOLOGY
DPDP rules encourage innovation, reduce compliance burden for startups, companies: IT secretary S Krishnan
The government is in process of setting up the Data Protection Board and the platform will include an app where citizens can lodge complaints, Krishnan has said
TECHNOLOGY
Transfer of certain personal data outside country can be restricted: FAQ on draft DPDP Rules
The FAQ of the draft rules also said that Big Tech platforms will have higher compliance burden as opposed to startups who will have a lower compliance burden
BUSINESS
DPDP rules: Big Tech must verify algorithms and keep specific personal data within India
The draft DPDP Rules has proposed that Big Tech companies in India must ensure their personal data processing algorithms are safe for users and restrictions on the transfer of certain government-specified personal data outside the country.
TECHNOLOGY
Govt can order restrictions on data transfer to foreign countries, entities, persons: Draft DPDP Rules
Earlier Sec 16 of the DPDP act said that the government by notification can restrict the transfer of personal data to a foreign country
TECHNOLOGY
E-commerce, gaming, social media platforms to delete personal user data after 3 years: Draft DPDP rules
Such platforms will have to notify users at least 48 hours before erasure, allowing her to log in or initiate contact to retain the data, the draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act said
TECHNOLOGY
Children under 18 will require parental consent for accessing social media
The DPDP Act defines a child as someone below the age of 18, and mandates that parental consent is required to process the data of a child.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY releases draft rules of DPDP Act for public consultation
In August 2023, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act was passed in the Parliament
TECHNOLOGY
Where are the rules? Tech policy in 2024 in a nutshell
From delayed tech laws to scrapped bills, 2024 became the year of policy U-turns.
BUSINESS
Conditions apply - Handful of IT firms may face import restrictions on laptops, PCs
The Centre may start implementing a reduction in the import limit by 5 percent for certain entities keeping in view efforts to boost local production and exports. This intent has been “orally communicated” to companies, but found no mention in the Commerce Ministry notification.
TECHNOLOGY
IndiaAI: Meity invites proposals from startups, academia to advance ethical, secure AI systems
MeitY's IndiaAI initiative is seeking innovative proposals to drive the development of ethical and secure AI solutions tailored to India’s unique needs.
BUSINESS
Govt extends laptop import management system by a year
The government introduced this 'import management system,' requiring IT hardware companies to register and report data related to their imports back in September, after it rolled back a decision to implement a licensing regime to curb such inbound shipments
BUSINESS
India challenges ICANN's Internet governance proposal, calls for more transparency
India has pushed back against ICANN’s proposed rules giving existing internet address registries greater control over approving new entrants, calling for a more inclusive and impartial governance process.
