Once enacted, data Bill to create new functionalities for digital platforms

Digital platforms like apps and websites will have a list of tasks ahead of them once the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, gets enacted. They may need to build several functionalities and revamp some of their data-handling processes. The government has introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, in the Lok… Continue reading Once enacted, data Bill to create new functionalities for digital platforms

Govt forms committee to monitor social media platforms

The Haryana government has constituted a committee that will monitor social media platforms to prevent the circulation of provocative material, including videos, photographs, and hate speeches, to maintain law and order and communal harmony in the state. The committee has been formed in the wake of communal violence in Nuh. According to… Continue reading Govt forms committee to monitor social media platforms

Centre asks e-commerce platforms to stick to their business model

Premium There were also discussions to align the proposed consumer protection rules on e-commerce, as well as the e-commerce policy. The Centre on Wednesday asked e-commerce majors not to flout their respective business models, and ensure that a distinction is made between the inventory and marketplace models, people aware of the matter said. … Continue reading Centre asks e-commerce platforms to stick to their business model

Govt likely to block platforms with more than two breaches

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology’s report released on Tuesday reveals that the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 might empower the government to block digital platforms following more than two instances of penalties incurred due to data breaches. The Citizens’ Data Security and Privacy report offers detailed feedback from… Continue reading Govt likely to block platforms with more than two breaches

Current law enough against GST evasion by offshore gaming platforms: FinMin

The GST Council on July 11 decided that online gaming is an actionable claim, like the lottery, on which a 28 per cent tax is to be levied. The finance ministry on Tuesday said there are sufficient enforcement provisions in GST laws to take action against offshore gaming platforms, which default in paying taxes.… Continue reading Current law enough against GST evasion by offshore gaming platforms: FinMin