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New regulation could stop abusers from stalking via connected cars

The VergeThe Verge ยท 1y ago
New regulation could stop abusers from stalking via connected cars
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed new rules to protect domestic abuse survivors from being stalked through their cars' location tracking systems. The notice of proposed rulemaking seeks input on the Safe Connections Act and how it can be used to address the issue of connected car services being used for abuse. The move reflects the growing concern over the misuse of GPS tracking features, with instances of survivors being tracked by abusive partners in internet-connected cars. Last month, Rosenworcel wrote letters to leading automakers and mobile service providers, asking about their policies on geolocation data and support for survivors. Congress is also taking an interest in the issue, as Senator Ed Markey urges the Federal Trade Commission to investigate automakers' data privacy practices.

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Karnataka HC issues notice to Centre on A23โ€™s plea against gaming law

EntrackrEntrackr ยท 18d ago
Karnataka HC issues notice to Centre on A23โ€™s plea against gaming law
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The Karnataka High Court has stepped into the debate on Indiaโ€™s new Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which bans all forms of online money games, including skill-based games like rummy and poker. The court, led by Justice B M Shyam Prasad, has issued notice to the Union government. It has asked the Centre to file its reply to a petition filed by Head Digital Works, the parent company of A23, which became the first gaming operator to challenge the new law. The petitioners, represented by senior advocates C. Aryama Sundaram and Dhyan Chinappa, argued that the new Act is misleading. Its title suggests โ€œpromotion and regulation,โ€ but in effect, it imposes a blanket ban on all money games. They warned the court that the sudden implementation of the law could trigger a โ€œhuge backlashโ€ across the country. According to them, the ban could destroy thousands of jobs, disrupt ongoing businesses, and impact a sector that has attracted heavy investment. They requested that the government either delay the notification of the law or at least provide seven daysโ€™ advance notice so that affected parties can seek legal remedies. On behalf of the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed the plea. He argued that once the President has given assent to a bill, notifying it is a constitutional function. The courts, he said, cannot stop this process. However, Mehta also acknowledged that the notification could be issued soon and assured the court that he would seek instructions from the government. The next hearing is scheduled for September 8 at 2:30 PM. The petition by A23โ€™s parent company marked the first major legal challenge to the new law. However, leading players like Dream11, Gameskraft, and MPL have chosen not to contest the legislation in court.

Startup funding may face the heat after RBI crackdown on evergreening loans to AIFs

Money ControlMoney Control ยท 1y ago
Startup funding may face the heat after RBI crackdown on evergreening loans to AIFs
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The recent crackdown by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the practice of evergreening loans through Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) may worsen the already declining trend of startup funding in the country. The RBI's diktat prohibits banks and non-banking financial companies from investing in a venture capital (VC) fund that has also invested in a particular startup that has received loans from the bank or NBFC. This move, intended to prevent the misuse of AIFs for evergreening bad loans, could negatively impact the domestic VC firms that heavily rely on banks as limited partners. The regulation may also deter foreign investors from investing in Indian startups. VC industry representatives have approached the RBI, requesting for more transparency and governance systems instead of a complete stop on investment.

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