In 2019, widespread outrage erupted in India and other countries after WhatsApp confirmed that some of its users had been targeted with spyware. This breach affected a total of 121 users from India, including activists, scholars and journalists. The Pegasus … Read More
On July 18, 2025, the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act) became law. The regulation of digital currencies, especially stablecoins, has reached a significant turning point with this legislation. Stablecoins are a specific type of … Read More
Recently, in the cases of Pragya Prosun v. Union of India and Amar Jain v. Union of India, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court held that inclusive and meaningful digital access to e-governance and welfare delivery systems is a … Read More
As users of digital platforms, we value the freedom of unrestricted expression and the right to feel protected. The Internet has continuously evolved in response to the balance between freedom of expression and the need for order. The first wave … Read More
Revenge porn, which is more correctly named non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), is the sharing or publishing of sexually explicit images or videos of a person without the consent of that individual, usually as an expression of vengeance, coercion or blackmail. … Read More
The New Zealand Parliament is currently grappling with a controversial legislative proposal that has placed the country in the crosshairs of global tech regulation debates. The Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill (“Bill”) provides that digital platforms, such as Google and Meta, must … Read More
The fight for the right to privacy has been at the forefront of numerous legal battles over the past century. However, much less is pondered about commonly used inventions that are of comparatively old vintage, such as credit/debit card usage. … Read More
Imagine a healthcare app sharing sensitive patient data with a fitness tracker company. Both companies set how user data is collected and used, but only one is recognised as a “fiduciary” under Indian law. If a data breach occurs, the … Read More
Imagine logging into Replika or firing off prompts to a ChatGPT “therapist” late at night; someone or something is there to listen. Across India, AI companions are gaining traction for providing emotional support, engaging in casual chats, and even facilitating … Read More