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ArticleEnhanced Obligations Of The Intermediaries: Amendment To The IT RulesIntermediaries store or transport data on behalf of others and include online marketplaces, search engines, social media platforms, telecom and internet service providers.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentObhan Mason
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ArticleCyberstalking And The Indian JurisprudenceWith the increasing cyber threats and cyber crimes, it is indispensable to understand the intricacies of cyber stalking and the Indian law governing it.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleGovernment Issues Advisory To OTT And Social Media Platforms On Content RegulationThe Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, has issued an advisory to OTT platforms and social media platforms regarding the publication of content on their platforms.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentIndiaLaw LLP
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ArticleEmployee Monitoring: An Indian Data Protection PerspectiveEmployers inevitably process large amounts of personal and sensitive information about employees. While most data are collected for standard business purposes...IndiaPrivacySpice Route Legal
ArticleIndian Perspective On Protecting Children's PrivacyAs access to internet and technology is increasingly pervasive, children emerge as significant stakeholders in the digital economy. IndiaPrivacySpice Route Legal
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