Today's Headlines

1. Telangana police’s fight against Telugu film piracy

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

Telangana police, in collaboration with the Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce, have significantly ramped up efforts against film piracy, leading to successful arrests and protecting new releases. While primarily a copyright issue, this crackdown showcases robust state enforcement capabilities in the digital realm, signaling that data-related laws, including the DPDP Act, could see similar assertive implementation against non-compliant entities in the future.

2. Google will have to open up Android and Search data to rivals under new EU specifications

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

EU regulators are compelling Google to share vast amounts of data from its Android and Search platforms with competitors, a move Google criticizes for potential privacy and security risks. This development highlights the global push for data interoperability and competition, directly challenging the control large Data Fiduciaries exert over user data and potentially influencing future MEITY directives in India regarding Section 8 (Data Fiduciary obligations) and Section 13 (Right to Data Portability) under the DPDP Act.

3. How the new U.S. visa rules affect your online privacy | Explained

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

The U.S. government's new visa rules, requiring extensive social media vetting for applicants, have drawn widespread criticism from privacy experts for their intrusive nature. For Indian businesses, this is crucial as employees seeking U.S. visas will face requests for significant personal online data, raising concerns about the voluntary nature of Section 6 (Consent) when a visa application is at stake, and potential Section 16 (Cross-border data transfer) implications for data collected on Indian citizens.

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