data-protection
In a social media post entrepreneur Arnab Mitra writes that celebrations around Kunal Shah's rise at WhatsApp have overshadowed questions on data ownership, consent and regulatory oversight
e4m Staff Jun 23, 2026 1:26 PM
Kriti Sharma has 17 years of legal advisory and regulatory compliance experience across India and Southeast Asia
e4m Staff Jun 11, 2026 8:36 PM
The IT minister has signalled a fresh legal framework for artificial intelligence while balancing innovation, safety and economic growth
e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 1:12 PM
As India's DPDP Act reshapes the data economy, consent is quietly becoming a balance sheet asset and the companies building the architecture around it may define the next decade of digital commerce
Anuja Jain Jun 2, 2026 8:44 AM
Telecom operators, once seen as mere carriers of connectivity, are now emerging as one of the most consequential holders of consumer intelligence in the country
Anuja Jain May 2, 2026 9:14 AM
At India AI Summit 2026, the Union Minister for Electronics and IT said India will be tough on harm but supportive of new technology
e4m Staff Feb 17, 2026 3:54 PM
As India’s digital economy matures and the DPDP Act reshapes accountability, privacy is increasingly seen as a marker of governance rather than just a compliance requirement
Anuja Jain Jan 28, 2026 9:28 AM
DPDP does not mandate mass deletion of old customer data but introduces purpose limitation, retention boundaries, and consent standards - marketers need to find a way around this, and fast
Shantanu David Jan 6, 2026 8:13 AM
The DPDP Rules 2025 tighten data flows in retail media, signalling the end of the Wild West era and establishing privacy as a premium feature
Shantanu David Nov 26, 2025 9:22 AM
PCI submitted a Joint Memorandum1 in June 2025 to MeitY in an attempt to engage with the Government of India by flagging serious lacunas in the DPDP Act, 2023
e4m Staff Nov 25, 2025 7:49 AM
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued the final rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, formally setting India’s data protection law into motion
e4m Staff Nov 14, 2025 4:42 PM
Under the rules, organisations handling personal data must explain what information is collected and why, while offering direct options for withdrawing consent or raising complaints
e4m Staff Nov 14, 2025 11:46 AM
The legal experts agree that India needs an AI advertising code of ethics based on principles, one that requires openness and guards against abuse without stifling creativity
Anuja Jain Sep 6, 2025 8:39 AM
According to the Commission, Meta’s current subscription model does not meet the criteria, as it does not offer a less personalised but still free option
e4m Staff Jun 30, 2025 8:50 AM
Vaishnaw said this while replying to MP and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh who recently criticized the Data Protection Act, 2023 saying it 'virtually destroys the Right to Information Act, 2005'
e4m Staff Apr 10, 2025 4:18 PM
Under the new regulations, all SEBI-registered intermediaries must register on social media platforms using their email IDs and mobile numbers listed on SEBI's SI Portal
e4m Staff Mar 26, 2025 9:43 AM
The draft rules aim to operationalise the DPDP Act passed in August 2023, addressing key areas such as consent management, data localization, and data breach notification
Shantanu David Mar 10, 2025 9:01 AM
Experts say while the Act enforces stricter protocols for data collection, it also presents an opportunity for brands to embrace a more ethical and transparent relationship with their audience
Shalinee Mishra Jan 7, 2025 8:52 AM
With stringent provisions aimed at safeguarding personal data, these rules will compel advertisers to recalibrate their strategies, focusing on transparency, user consent, and data minimization
Shantanu David Jan 6, 2025 8:52 AM
Key features include the establishment of a Data Protection Board, stringent measures for children's data protection, and specific standards for consent managers
e4m Staff Jan 3, 2025 11:43 PM
In the event of a data breach, government bodies will face the same penalties as private sector organizations, shares MeitY
e4m Staff Oct 17, 2024 6:50 PM
Industry leaders expressed cautious optimism about the impending Digital Personal Data Protection Act, anticipating a more regulated and trustworthy digital ad landscape in its wake
Shantanu David Aug 26, 2024 9:21 AM
I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said discussion on roles & responsibilities under DPDP are in advanced stage
e4m Staff Jul 23, 2024 7:07 PM
Bill prohibits large platforms from engaging in self-preferencing, restricting third-party apps, imposing anti-steering policies, misusing data of business users, and bundling products & services
Shantanu David May 3, 2024 8:37 AM
The whitepaper articulates the challenges and opportunities for the sector ahead
e4m Staff Mar 21, 2024 6:20 PM
In a letter to the Centre, the Editors Guild has said several provisions of the Data Protection Act could pose a challenge to investigative journalism and the safety of journalists
Shantanu David Feb 19, 2024 8:55 AM
MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the govt will notify the board as soon as the selection process is over
exchange4media Staff Aug 21, 2023 9:07 AM
Industry experts say the heaviest impact of the law will be on the publishers and exchanges, at least in the short term
Shantanu David Aug 16, 2023 8:26 AM
The bill has been made technology agnostic so that evolving data concepts can be included without amendments
exchange4media Staff Aug 10, 2023 9:03 AM
The bill addresses two long-standing demands of the tech industry by allowing relaxations around the age of consent for children, and by significantly easing cross-border data flows
Kanchan Srivastava Aug 8, 2023 8:52 AM
The clause to ensure content takedown has been an addendum, and is touted to impact the internet and social media platforms
exchange4media Staff Aug 3, 2023 9:13 AM
The bill, which aims to make internet companies, mobile apps and business houses more accountable, will be tabled during the monsoon session
exchange4media Staff Jul 6, 2023 9:08 AM
The new Bill, if passed by the Parliament, would replace the current Information Technology Rules, which was notified in 2011
exchange4media Staff Apr 12, 2023 3:38 PM
Among other things, the draft proposes that firms use consumer data only for the original intended purpose
Nilanjana Basu Nov 25, 2022 8:42 AM
During the discussions, experts urged for the need of enhancing openness, transparency, state accountability, and regulatory capacity
exchange4media Staff Jan 7, 2022 1:40 PM
Unilever, in a post, talks about its General Counsel for Global Marketing and Media Jamie Barnard creating a guide for brands on data ethics
exchange4media Staff Apr 17, 2021 8:21 AM
Industry experts weigh in on the controversy, discussing whether alternatives like Telegram and Signal can replace WhatsApp or if the public outcry will eventually die down
Javed Farooqui Jan 12, 2021 8:09 AM
Earlier, Singh worked with HCL Technologies as a Risk & Compliance Manager and has a decade long experience in multiple areas of Information technology
exchange4media Staff Jul 22, 2020 11:03 AM