Today's Headlines

1. MeitY notifies online gaming rules; norms to come into effect on May 1

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified new rules for online gaming, set to become effective from May 1, 2026. These regulations specify that while online games not involving real money won't require mandatory registration, Esports will fall under particular registration norms, establishing a new regulatory framework for the sector. For Indian businesses operating online gaming platforms, this means a clearer operational landscape but reinforces the crucial need to secure all user personal data under the DPDP Act 2023, irrespective of transactional involvement.

2. MeitY moots stricter disclosure norms for AI-generated content, proposes tweaks to IT rules

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original → MeitY is proposing significant amendments to the IT Rules that would mandate clear and continuous labeling of AI-generated content throughout its visual display. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and combat the spread of misinformation in the digital realm. For businesses leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), this proposal highlights an intensifying regulatory focus on the ethical deployment and transparency of AI, directly impacting how personal data might be processed or presented by AI systems and aligning with core DPDP Act principles like consent and data accuracy.

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