Mythos: A challenge for the Indian banking systemClaude Mythos, a cutting-edge AI tool, has unearthed significant weaknesses in cybersecurity systems. In response, Indian authorities are s...
Design focus under ECMS; Kissht's strong IPO demandGovernment mulls mandating minimum design investment by firms under ECMS rules. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
NHRC member defends notice to MeitY, says child safety concerns override pending DPDP enforcementThe NHRC in its March 24 notice to the ministry had raised alleged non-compliance of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act by dig...
Central government yet to notify selection panels for data protection boardFive months after establishing the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI), the government has yet to set up search-cum-selection committees ...
IT rules could get tougher; Rubrik’s big India playHappy Wednesday! Experts have raised concerns over the proposed amendments to the IT rules. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatc...
IAMAI sees ‘overreach’ in NHRC’s notice to MeitY over AI companies' DPDP breachesThe Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has written to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), voicing...
NHRC issues notices over alleged DPDP Act violations by AI, social media, edtech platformsThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Ac...
BIF, ICEA flags risks in fast-tracking data protection rollout, urges MeitY to retain phased timelinesIndustry bodies BIF and ICEA have asked the government not to rush the rollout of India’s data protection rules. They warned that faster ti...
Industry flags concern as govt weighs faster enforcement of DPDP ActThe ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) is seeking views on reducing the original 18-month transition period, announ...
DPDP 2025: Telecom firms say key issues remain unresolvedIndian telecom operators, designated as significant data fiduciaries under DPDP Rules 2025, find many of their concerns unaddressed. Key is...
Editors Guild highlights gaps in DPDP Rules, seeks clarity for media safeguardsWhile the new rules notified last week operationalise the Act, they leave unanswered questions about explicit protections for journalism an...
MeitY Startup Hub throws open innovation challenge to build open-source consent systems for data protection lawThe winning solution will be made available by the MeitY as a downloadable public good. It would help standardise consent handling practice...
Centre sets April date for DPDP rules as MeitY studies feedbackThe Centre plans to finalise the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act rules by April. Industry bodies have raised concerns over data...
IT ministry issues official notice on extension of time for draft DPDP Rules feedback"Feedback or comments from the stakeholders on the draft Rules were invited until 18th February, 2025. In response to the representations r...
IT ministry to extend deadline for feedback on draft DPDP rules by 15 days: OfficialThe original deadline was set for February 18. Once finalised, the draft DPDP Rules will strengthen the DPDP Act, which was notified on Aug...
MeitY releases draft rules for DPDP Act; seeks comments from stakeholdersThe government has released the draft executive rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and is seeking stakeholder comments by...
S Krishnan appointed as new MeitY secretaryKrishnan takes charge from Alkesh Kumar Sharma, who retired on August 31 this year.