InDEA 2.0 tries to lay out a framework that enables Governments and private sector enterprises to design IT architectures to deliver holistic and integrated services to customers. But in our response, we flagged some of the privacy, surveillance, discrimination, exclusion, regulatory, competition and data protection concerns with the proposed framework. The InDEA 2.0 proposes interlinking […]
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It is a good initiative by the government to acknowledge the value of data that government departments collect and to make it accessible for use for the larger ecosystem has the potential to drive economic and social benefits. This will help startups, the research community, and enterprises unlock the value of data. We welcome that
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As part of this effort towards having a nuanced data protection regime for India, we at the Dialogue hosted a consultation on “Implementing India’s Data Protection Regime: taking stock and way forward” on January 28, 2022. We were delighted to have Justice BN Srikrishna (Retd.), Judge, Supreme Court of India and Chairperson of the Expert
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In collaboration with Nishith Desai Associates, the paper on ‘Advancing the Digital Economy: Shaping the E-Commerce Regulatory Landscape’ dives into the key policy & regulatory challenges that affect e-commerce ecosystem. The authors have analysed the regulatory and policy issues in the e-commerce ecosystem, while also highlighting the need to have a targeted approach to regulate
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The United Kingdom (UK) and India are two countries that are trying to unlock the economic potential of data on a larger scale. Although the benefits that can be derived from data transfers are plenty, governments have been historically concerned with the privacy and security implications of such transfers in the absence of protection frameworks
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This brief addresses the growing concern of cybercrimes facilitated by end-to-end encryption (E2EE) technology, such as the spread of fake news, child sexual abuse material, and online drug trade. It explores two proposed methods in India to identify wrongdoers using E2EE platforms. First, it explains the functioning of E2EE technology. Then, it delves into the
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Digital platforms, online content, and broadband connectivity have greatly accelerated digital engagement due to increasing internet and mobile penetration. This thriving data economy underscores the significance of data control, storage, processing, and sharing for business growth and enhanced customer experiences. Therefore, a well-structured framework for the data economy in India is essential to foster equitable
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The digital payments industry is a vital component of India’s rapidly growing digital economy, expected to achieve a 27% CAGR between FY20-25, with transaction values projected to surge from Rs 2,153 lakh crore in FY20 to Rs 7,092 lakh crore in FY25. This growth is driven by factors such as the expanding consumer base, increased
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has submitted its report on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, to both houses of Parliament after a thorough analysis, following its introduction in December 2019. The committee’s commendable efforts involved comprehensive consultations with diverse stakeholders, resulting in a total of Ninety-Three recommendations in their published report, highlighting the meticulous
The Reserve Bank of India (‘RBI’), in March 2020, released guidelines addressing concerns around the manner in which payment aggregators and payment gateways (‘PAPG’) collect and store merchant data during the onboarding process. The PAPG guidelines, in Rule 7.4, prohibit merchant websites from storing card-on-file and related data. Compliance with the aforementioned provision will be
