Tag: Data Protection
October 27, 2021
Technology, Media and Telecom
Technology, Media and Telecom
Tokenisation of cards in India: Explained
Amidst the rise in cases of financial data leaks in India, the Reserve Bank of India's ("RBI") efforts towards the adoption of a framework of tokenisation of cards in India have been appreciated by the industry. ......
September 16, 2020
Data Privacy and Protection
Data Privacy and Protection
Government Releases Draft Policy to Manage Collection o...
The recent months have amply shown us the importance of developing and maintaining healthcare infrastructure, whether digital or physical. Each day has seen us critically scan the statistics to try and understand the impact of the novel coronavirus ("Covid 19") on our towns and cities. The Government, in its turn, launched several apps and services such as Aarogya Setu, to control and monitor the spread of the disease. ......
December 6, 2019
Data Privacy and Protection
Data Privacy and Protection
Personal Data Protection Bill passed by the Cabinet
The much anticipated Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019("Bill") finally gathered the Cabinet's approval on December 04, 2019, therefore setting the stage for it to be tabled in front of the Parliament in the current winter session....
India’s New Deepfake Regulation: MeitY Notifies Amendments to Information Technology...
On February 10, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics ...
The Registrar’s “Undo” Button: The Lambretta case and Section 19 of India’s Trademark Act
Trademark disputes rarely move in straight lines. Sometimes, well before a mark becomes opposition-worthy, disputes around ownership may emerge.
Data Protection as a Closing Condition: Rethinking Risk Allocation in Indian Tech Deals
Data protection has historically been considered a compliance issue during transactions, which is generally identified during diligence and only tackled after closing ...
Limits of Claim Construction: Preamble vs. Characterising Clauses in Indian Patent Dispute...
Claim construction is an important aspect of infringement analysis. In several jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and the European Union...
Urgency in IP Suits: No more Pre-Institution Mediation Hurdles in India?
In a jurisdiction beset by large volumes of litigation, litigating parties must naturally be encouraged to explore alternate means of dispute resolution.
The 2026 NICE Refresh: Codifying AI Services in Class 42 and implications for AI businesse...
The 13th edition of the Nice Classification (referred to as NCL 13-2026) came into effect on 1 January 2026. We have already provided an overview of the changes in the new edition ...
When the Internet Refuses to Move On: Media Reporting, Discharge and Dignity
In the case of IE Online Media Services Private Limited v. Nitin Bhatnagar and Ors. , the High Court of Delhi ("High Court") upheld an interim injunction directing restraint on...
A Reset of India’s Export Import Rules
To promote ease of doing business in cross-border trade through simplified procedures and reduced compliance burdens, the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI"), on January 16...
The Judicial Stance on Contractual Bars and Pendente Lite Interest in Arbitration
In the realm of commercial disputes, debates pertaining to awarding of interest remains constant. For every business that deals with contracts, clauses pertaining to...
Defining Patent Ownership in India: Employment Contracts as Valid Proof of Right
In India, a patent application can be filed not just by the true and first inventor, but also by the assignee of an inventor. This is provided for under Section 6 of the Indian Patents Act...
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