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MeitY groups to devise rules for IoT, mobile and data safety

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

MeitY groups to devise rules for IoT, mobile and data safety

The Indian government has established five working groups to study and create guidelines for data anonymization, zero trust architecture, IoT devices, mobile device security, and digital education. These groups, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, aim to develop and adopt frameworks for effective implementation of e-governance projects in various ministries and government departments. The guidelines for mobile security and data anonymization are currently under review, while work on guidelines for zero-trust architecture, online exams, and IoT devices is ongoing. The government plans to incorporate these guidelines into its updated India Digital System Architecture.

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Social media companies yet to take a final call on mechanics of parental consent

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Social media companies yet to take a final call on mechanics of parental consent

Social media companies face challenges in implementing verifiable parental consent for processing children's data, as required by the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules. While giants like Google and Meta can leverage their existing data to streamline compliance, smaller platforms and startups struggle to devise cost-effective mechanisms. The regulations, aimed at curbing Big Tech dominance, inadvertently strengthen them by creating data moats. Companies are still evaluating various consent mechanisms, with no clear solution yet.

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

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m 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.

India cracks down on leaked Aadhaar and PAN data, blocks insecure websites

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

India cracks down on leaked Aadhaar and PAN data, blocks insecure websites

The Indian Government has blocked websites that exposed sensitive personal information of citizens, including Aadhaar and PAN card details. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) took this action, and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) filed an official complaint. Security vulnerabilities were found, and website owners were provided with instructions to fix them. CERT-In issued guidelines for secure applications, and directives under the IT Act were issued. MeitY emphasized the importance of data protection rules, and a new data protection law is being finalized. An awareness campaign has been launched, and Livemint is the fastest growing news website globally.

Meta targeted in privacy complaints by 8 EU consumer groups

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta targeted in privacy complaints by 8 EU consumer groups

Privacy complaints have been lodged against Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, by eight EU consumer groups. They accuse the company of violating privacy rules by collecting and using user data without proper consent. The consumer bodies argue that Meta is failing to comply with the GDPR regulations on fair processing, data minimisation, and purpose limitation. Additionally, they criticize Meta's introduction of paid ad-free subscriptions, arguing that it forces users to pay for privacy. The groups are calling on data protection authorities to take action against Meta's data processing practices, which they believe infringe on people's fundamental rights.

Govt Seeks Suggestions For Tapping Electronics Makers To Design More In India

Inc42 · 1y ago

Govt Seeks Suggestions For Tapping Electronics Makers To Design More In India

The Indian government is looking to strengthen its electronic manufacturing sector by boosting local value addition and intellectual property ownership. It has engaged with industry groups and companies, including Apple, to gather suggestions for policy formulation. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has also held meetings with trade associations like the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA). Feasibility studies are being conducted to determine which components of the electronics supply chain can be designed and produced in India. The government aims to reduce import dependence and increase self-sufficiency in mobile phones and other electronic devices.

MeitY cybersecurity group seeks ideas in thrust areas

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

MeitY cybersecurity group seeks ideas in thrust areas

The Indian government is seeking research and development proposals in cybersecurity. The areas of focus include digital forensics, IoT security, mobile security, data security, and network and system security. The proposals can be submitted by individuals or institutions, and a working group will evaluate their feasibility and recommend financial support. The aim is to develop technologies aligned with specific thrust areas and achieve a technology readiness level of 4 or higher within 24 months. The proposal areas range from recovering deleted data in digital forensics to blockchain-assisted IoT security and privacy measures in network security.

Explained: All About National Blockchain Tech Stack, Vishvasya

Inc42 · 10m ago

Explained: All About National Blockchain Tech Stack, Vishvasya

The tech stack mentioned is aimed at providing blockchain-as-a-service and includes a distributed infrastructure to support permissioned apps. MeitY has also introduced a blockchain sandbox called NBFLite, a National Blockchain Portal, and Praamaanik, a blockchain-based solution for mobile app verification. The next step for MeitY is to develop an extensible blockchain framework to tackle challenges like skilled workforce, vendor lock-in, and research requirements.

DoT plans mobile ID checks to curb cyber fraud

Economic Times

Economic Times · 21d ago

DoT plans mobile ID checks to curb cyber fraud

The Indian telecom department proposes enhancing cybersecurity rules to prevent cyber fraud. The plan involves a centralized platform for verifying user identities with telecom operators, banks, and e-commerce entities. This move aims to reduce online fraud and spoofing incidents by authenticating mobile numbers. The draft rules also address issues related to tampered IMEIs. While the policy could secure digital infrastructure, challenges include data privacy concerns, integration complexities, and compliance costs for smaller platforms.

Social media companies list out worries as Centre readies data protection law

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Social media companies list out worries as Centre readies data protection law

Social media companies are raising concerns about the implementation of India's data protection law, particularly regarding behavioural tracking of children, verifiable parental consent, and targeted advertisements. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act prohibits companies from tracking children's online activities, which affects the effectiveness of safety features. The industry is seeking a pragmatic approach that balances privacy and safety for teenagers. Additionally, companies are unsure about how to obtain parental consent and are hoping for more clarity in the forthcoming Rules for the DPDP Act.

Businesses, tech groups warn EU against over-regulating AI foundation models

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Businesses, tech groups warn EU against over-regulating AI foundation models

Businesses and tech groups are cautioning the European Union against over-regulating foundation models in upcoming AI rules, warning that it could harm start-ups and drive them out of the region. The EU is currently finalizing negotiations on rules that will set the benchmark for AI regulations. Some key concerns are around foundation models like OpenAI's ChatGPT, which are trained on large datasets and have the ability to learn from new data for various tasks. The signatories of a letter, including DigitalEurope and 32 European digital associations, argue for limited regulation of foundation models to transparency requirements.

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