Why is the EU a pioneer in regulating tech?

Saishya DuggalLaw

Why is the EU a pioneer in regulating tech?

There is no denying the European Union’s (EU) groundbreaking work in regulating tech. The 27-member Union has been elbow-deep in building policy around technology since 2016. In that year, it published the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a defining data … Read More

The Quest for a Universal Regulation on Cyber Crime

Pallavi SinghLaw

The Quest for a Universal Regulation on Cyber Crime

The twentieth century has introduced some of the greatest inventions humankind has seen. The internet is one such invention. There is barely any area untouched by its very presence in our daily lives. Due to its intangible and boundaryless nature, … Read More

Decoding DeFi

Gitanjali SadanCyber Security, Law

Decoding DeFi

Can you imagine a world where loans, insurance, and every other financial service exist in a blockchain, just like cryptocurrencies? It sounds exciting and, at the same time, complicated. This is what decentralised finance (DeFi) is all about. DeFi is … Read More

E-Waste Regulation in India

Gitanjali SadanLaw

E-Waste Regulation in India

We cannot imagine a world without electrical and electronic equipment around us. These types of equipment include your refrigerator, mobile phone, laptop, microwave oven, etc. But do you know what happens after your devices are no longer usable? They become … Read More

Can a drone violate your privacy by trespassing?

Vidhi JainLaw

Can a drone violate your privacy by trespassing?

My neighbours had a small and intimate wedding at their home during the second lockdown. They invited all of us to participate from our balconies and terrace. While I was watching the celebration, I heard a constant, loud enough, buzzing … Read More

PDPB and children’s data privacy in India

Srushti IyerLaw

PDPB and children's data privacy in India

Children account for one-third of the global internet user base. In the eyes of the law, a child’s “consent” has often been insufficient. I am sure you have seen that most of the Indian websites do not consider a user’s … Read More

Overview of DIFC Data Protection Law 2020

The Cyber Blog IndiaCyber Security, Law

DIFC Data Protection Law 2020

On May 21, 2020, the Ruler of Dubai Emirate, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister of the UAE, enacted the Dubai International Financial Centre Data Protection Law (DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020). … Read More

Regulating the Dark Web: Challenges & Opportunities

The Cyber Blog IndiaLaw

Regulating the Dark Web: Challenges & Opportunities

Cyble, a cyber intelligence firm, recently reported that more than 1 lakh copies of Indian national ID cards such as PAN, Aadhaar, and Passport are available for sale on the dark web. Before this, the same company found a seller … Read More

Is the clock ticking for Tiktok?

The Cyber Blog IndiaLaw

Tiktok banned in India

India as a country has been known for its culture and religious diversity since time immemorial. In the past few years, great concerns regarding obscene and pornographic videos on the Internet have been raised by various groups in society. The … Read More