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Attempt for a new global order needed for internet governance: IT Minister

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 Rohit Ranjan Praveer 0 Comments Ashwini Vaishnaw, Internet Governance, meity

The Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, has advocated for a new global order for internet governance. Speaking

Cyber Security

Cyber attacks in India increased, but no new law on cybersecurity

December 4, 2021December 4, 2021 Shashank Maheshwari 0 Comments Cert-In, cyber attacks, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity Law, data protection, meity

The government has informed the Lok Sabha that the number of cyber attacks in India has increased since 2018. The

Cyber Crimes

Law enforcement to use Digital Forensic Kiosk at Airports, Police Stations

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Rohit Ranjan Praveer 0 Comments cyber crime, Digital Forensic, Digital Forensic Kiosk, investigation, meity

The government has informed the Lok Sabha that it has developed a Digital Forensic Kiosk (DFK) for quick preview of

Information Technology

Govt. appoints new Designated Officer under Section 69A of IT Act

November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 Rohit Ranjan Praveer 0 Comments Blocking Orders, Designated Officer, IT Act, meity, Section 69A

[Breaking at My Lawrd] The Central Government has appointed a new designated officer under Section 69A of the Information Technology

Intermediary Liability

MeitY issues FAQ on Intermediary Guidelines 2021

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Rohit Ranjan Praveer 0 Comments Due Diligence, End-to-End Encryption, FAQ, grievance redressal, intermediary guidelines 2021, intermediary law, intermediary liability, Intermediary Rules, meity

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has finally issued clarifications on the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media

Intermediary Liability

MeitY seeks details on Facebook algorithm after Whistleblower allegations

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 Pukhraj Biala 0 Comments Algorithm, Facebook, Frances Haugen, Mark Zuckerberg, meity, Whistleblower

Weeks after Facebook whistle-blower Frances Haugen’s testimony, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has written a letter to

Cyber Security

Guide on Cyber Security Policy in India: Awareness Month Special

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Debdattaa Das 0 Comments Cert-In, Cyber Crimes, Cyber Security, cyber security law, Cyber Security Policy, data protection, Defence, Department of Telecommunication, IRDAI, meity, NCIIPC, NTRO, RBI, SEBI

Internet penetration has grown multifold across India, thanks to lower internet prices. Life is different from what it used to

Cyber Security

Govt. served notice to Chinese phone makers seeking device details

October 19, 2021October 22, 2021 Rohit Ranjan Praveer 0 Comments Chinese Phone, Cyber Security, data protection, meity, Surveillance

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sent notices to multiple Chinese mobile phone manufacturers seeking details about

Information Technology Intermediary Liability

Re-engineer platforms to comply with traceability requirement: Govt.

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 Rajat Chawda 0 Comments End to End Encryption, Facebook, Intermediary Rules, meity, Traceability Requirement, WhatsApp

The government has reiterated its support for the traceability requirement. It has made clear that social media platforms must “re-engineer

Data Protection & Privacy

Block VPN in India: Parliamentary Standing Committee Report

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 Rajat Chawda 0 Comments JCCT, meity, Ministry of Home Affairs, OSP, Virtual Private Network, VPN

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has advised the government to block virtual private network (VPN) services in India.

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