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The laws governing intermediaries in India have been changing constantly to adapt to the dynamic nature of the internet.

The pandemic caused due to COVID-19 has resulted in the exponential development of online entertainment.

The Internet as we know it today owes its existence to a rule that was crystallized in the mid-90s, when bulletin boards ruled the roost.

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a high-severity Advisory titled "Essential Measures for Industry for Safeguarding Business Operations against Cyber Security Threats" for industries to safeguard business operations and sensitive data.

India's digital economy, valued at over $250 billion and projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, hinges on robust data governance to sustain trust and innovation. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and its Rules notified on January 3, 2025, mark a foundational shift toward consent-driven data processing, minimization, and individual rights

Unlike the European Union which adopted the Data Protection Directive in 1995 and has most recently passed the General Data Protection Regulation that is scheduled to become enforceable...

In the previous issue of LKS BIS Amicus, we threw light upon various aspects of the Product Certification Scheme, i.e. Scheme-I of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Overseas E-Commerce Companies ("OECs") such as Facebook, Google and Amazon generate substantial revenues from Indian online advertisers through digital advertising.

The Government of India's policy goal is to ensure that the Indian internet users experience a safe and trusted internet.

The Indian Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act") designates the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team ("CERT-In") to serve as the national agency for safeguarding cyber space in India.

The Indian courts have used the "dominant factor test" or "predominant test" to determine whether skill or chance plays a predominant part in determining the result of the game.

Milton Friedman said, "One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results".

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has amended the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 through the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, with the objective of strengthening consumer protection while facilitating a transparent and balanced regulatory framework for the e-commerce sector.

Numerous instances arise where a company becomes a victim to various types of crimes conducted by third parties and even the employees. Companies become a tool for such individuals to extract money and engage in various illegal activities.

The individual customer may also export such data in a structured format.

In pursuance of the country’s liberalization policy, the GOI notified a hike in FDI in the telecom sector up to 74% from the earlier upper limit of 49%.

India's banking industry has seen rapid digital transformation in recent years, which has resulted in increased use of e-signatures and e-stamping for loan documents.