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Age-gating rules apply to all firms under data law

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Age-gating rules apply to all firms under data law

The recent data law in India mandates companies to verify the age of minors and obtain parental consent, causing concerns among telcos, banks, and ecommerce companies. This age verification requirement applies to all companies, not just social media platforms. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 stipulates that personal data of children and persons with disabilities can only be processed with the consent of their parent or guardian. Companies are seeking guidance on implementing age verification mechanisms and determining whom to ask for consent. The process of establishing age, parental identity, and their relationship remains unclear.

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Meta, Google may lock horns over age-gating, consent norms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta, Google may lock horns over age-gating, consent norms

Google and Meta are at odds over age verification and consent for users below 18 in India. Meta suggests an app-store-level check for age-gating and consent management, while Google opposes it, deeming it an excuse. Google's Markham Cho Erickson expresses concern, arguing that app-store managers should not be responsible for content. The Indian government is expected to issue a risk-based framework for age-gating under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Social media platforms must determine user age, parent identification, and their connection to the child. The executive rules for the DPDP Act are yet to be released.

Centre eyes multiple ways for age-gating, seeks views

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Centre eyes multiple ways for age-gating, seeks views

The Indian government is considering allowing social media companies and internet intermediaries to develop their own methods to restrict content based on age and acquire verifiable parental consent, as required by the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. This move aims to ensure business continuity while addressing concerns about age verification and parental consent for users under 18. The government has asked companies to present their plans on how to handle these issues before the draft rules are finalized. This development comes as the ministry of electronics and information technology met with industry representatives to discuss the best approach for implementing age-gating and parental consent mechanisms.

Data privacy rules in limbo, tech industry on edge

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Data privacy rules in limbo, tech industry on edge

Technology companies in India are urging the government to expedite the implementation of rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. The law, passed by parliament last year, aims to safeguard the digital data of Indian citizens. However, the government is yet to issue the necessary rules, which is causing confusion and hindering companies' ability to fully implement data protection measures. By finalizing the rules, the government would provide clarity and enable tech firms to comply with the law, attracting investments and ensuring a sound regulatory environment. The impending rules are expected to outline compliance requirements, timelines, and penalties for non-compliance.

Apple is hitting back in the war over internet age-gating

The Verge

The Verge · 3m ago

Apple is hitting back in the war over internet age-gating

Apple CEO Tim Cook is opposing a Texas age verification bill, SB 2420, which mandates app stores to verify user ages, fearing privacy risks. The bill could require all Texans' personal data for app downloads, impacting even simple apps. Several states, including Texas, are pushing age verification laws, amid debates on youth online safety. Apple favors a federal Kids Online Safety Act, shifting liability to web platforms.

Government gives big tech an opportunity to show age-gating plans for DPDP implementation

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Government gives big tech an opportunity to show age-gating plans for DPDP implementation

The Indian government is giving big tech companies an opportunity to demonstrate their age-gating plans for the implementation of the Personal Data Protection Bill (DPDP). While the companies have six months to comply with the new law, there may be an extended transition window for the clause on obtaining parental consent for minors. The decision on the implementation timeline will be reached through consensus.

Govt eyes Big Tech, startups meet over DPDP Act age-gating

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Govt eyes Big Tech, startups meet over DPDP Act age-gating

The Indian government is set to discuss age verification and parental consent requirements under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 with tech executives this week. Previous solutions such as Aadhaar or electronic tokens have been deemed unfeasible due to difficulties in establishing parent-child relationships and the fast-paced technological changes. The Act mandates verifiable parental consent for users under 18, but concerns have been raised about compromising user safety and the need for clearer language and restrictions in the legislation. A potential solution proposed by Meta is app-store-level verification to streamline the process for parents.

Law firms tap younger lot for partner profiles as attrition rises

Livemint

Livemint · 10m ago

Law firms tap younger lot for partner profiles as attrition rises

- Lawyers in their early 30s are now being promoted to partner roles in law firms, in contrast to the previous trend of waiting until the age of 40 or above. - Factors driving this change include the need to address attrition, promote younger talent, and find individuals well-versed in new-age policies and complexities. - Attrition in law firms has been increasing, with practice heads and teams of partners frequently moving to rival firms, creating vacancies in various practices. - Partners can be either equity partners or fixed income partners, with equity partners receiving a share of the firm's revenue and investment in the company. - The rise of new areas like data privacy, AI, IoT, and blockchain requires specialized knowledge of regulatory and policy frameworks, increasing the demand for young lawyers who possess such expertise. - Law firms are providing training workshops, exposure to complex cases, and opportunities for early client interaction to develop legal expertise and commercial awareness in young lawyers.

Govt to meet industry associations, tech policy groups to discuss DPDP Rules

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Govt to meet industry associations, tech policy groups to discuss DPDP Rules

The government plans to meet with industry and policy groups to discuss the executive rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Key provisions include parental consent for users under 18 to access social media and categorizing data fiduciaries among e-commerce, gaming, and social media firms. The rules mandate deleting inactive users' data after three years and require notifying the Data Protection Board within 72 hours of a data breach, including detailed breach information.

Advocacy group threatens Meta with injunction over use of EU data for AI training

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Advocacy group threatens Meta with injunction over use of EU data for AI training

Austrian advocacy group NOYB plans legal action against Meta over its use of personal data from European Instagram and Facebook users to train AI models, potentially leading to billion-euro damages. Meta claims a legitimate interest under EU rules, allowing data usage unless users opt out. NOYB challenges this reasoning, citing privacy concerns and urging Meta to seek explicit consent instead. A potential injunction could involve collective lawsuits under EU law.

DPDP rules: Ecommerce, gaming, social media platforms to delete personal user data after three years

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

DPDP rules: Ecommerce, gaming, social media platforms to delete personal user data after three years

The draft rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act require data fiduciaries like ecommerce, online gaming, and social media platforms to erase personal user data after three years if no longer needed. These rules apply to entities with a specified number of users in India. Users must be notified 48 hours before data erasure and can request retention. Data fiduciaries must protect personal data and promptly inform users of breaches, detailing consequences and mitigation measures. Feedback on these rules is open until February 2025.

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