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.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY working with power and renewable energy ministries for boosting AI and data center infra: S Krishnan
India must treat the internet as critical infrastructure, akin to the power grid, says MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, emphasising the need for resilience and strategic planning.
TECHNOLOGY
Pixxel raises additional $24 mn, closing Series B round with $60 mn
The Series B extension round added new investors, M&G Catalyst and Glade Brook Capital Partners, who join existing backers Google, Radical Ventures, Lightspeed, and others.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY eyes AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4o, Google's Gemini for UTTARA project
The ministry has asked bidders to provide details on how the models will handle data securely, especially since the platform where the models will be deployed directly interact with citizens
TECHNOLOGY
Global AI Conclave: Component PLI on the horizon, US semiconductor players showing interest, says MeitY secretary S Krishnan
India’s upcoming PLI scheme for components aims to deepen the electronics value chain, as US semiconductor firms eye expansion in the country.
TECHNOLOGY
Global AI Conclave: India to address deepfakes with tweaks, not sweeping laws, says MeitY secretary S Krishnan
MeitY secretary S Krishnan underscores the government's stance against stringent legislation, focusing instead on fostering innovation while ensuring timely compliance
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka aims to attract $3 bn in space tech investments, support 500 startups
The executive summary of the Karnataka Space Technology Policy says that the government will take up focused campaigns to attract $3 billion investment in the state's space ecosystem
TECHNOLOGY
India-EU bilateral talks to discuss on AI safety, semiconductors, DPI soon
This collaboration between India and the EU under the TTC is pivotal, as both regions are working to establish global leadership in ethical AI governance amid rapid advancements in generative AI and increasing calls for regulation.
