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1. Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original → Apple has raised significant privacy and security concerns over proposed EU regulations compelling big tech to share data with AI rivals. While an EU matter, this mirrors global tensions around Data Fiduciary obligations and Data Principal rights, particularly relevant as India grapples with similar questions concerning AI and data sharing under the DPDP Act.

2. Meta launches WhatsApp ’incognito’ mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original → Meta has introduced an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp AI chats, allowing users to conduct private conversations without their chat history being permanently stored. This proactive step by a major Data Fiduciary aligns directly with the DPDP Act's principles of purpose limitation (Section 5) and consent (Section 6), demonstrating a commitment to Data Principal control over their interactions with AI.

3. A Supreme Court ruling reshaped how your data is treated in India. The Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India judgment made privacy a fundamental right and paved the way for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which is now redefining how co - LinkedIn

Source: Google News DPDP | Read Original →

An article on LinkedIn provides a timely reminder of the landmark Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India Supreme Court judgment, which solidified privacy as a fundamental right in India. This foundational ruling paved the way for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, underscoring the constitutional basis for data protection principles that Indian businesses must now adhere to.

4. India in focus: Data protection and AI in India - Reed Smith LLP

Source: Google News DPDP | Read Original → Reed Smith LLP published a comprehensive analysis focusing on the intricate interplay between data protection and Artificial Intelligence in India. The report emphasizes how the DPDP Act provides the regulatory framework governing the ethical and legal use of personal data by AI systems, presenting both challenges and clear guidelines for Data Fiduciaries developing or deploying AI solutions.

5. Govt sets up data protection board under DPDP Act - PitchOnnet

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The Indian government has officially constituted the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI), fulfilling a key mandate of the DPDP Act. This significant development signals the imminent full operationalisation of the Act, establishing the body responsible for enforcing compliance and adjudicating grievances related to data protection violations, with potential penalties up to ₹250 Cr.

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