The Supreme Court of India asked Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to examine a PIL seeking mechanisms for recovery or destruction of Indians’ stolen personal data allegedly stored on foreign servers amid rising concerns over cybercrime and sensitive information misuse.
The new telecom law, effective June 26, grants the government emergency control over telecommunications services. Key provisions include sections 1, 2, 10, and 30. The law also renames the Universal Service Obligation Fund to Digital Bharat Nidhi, aimed at funding research and development. It emphasizes cybersecurity and data protection, requiring operators to adopt stringent security measures.
Journalist Rajat Sharma filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court seeking action against deepfake videos. The court issued a notice to the Central Government for a response within four weeks. Sharma’s plea aims for the identification and blocking of platforms creating deepfakes, and the appointment of a nodal officer to handle complaints. He highlighted the dangers and legal gaps associated with deepfakes.
The Delhi High Court Today(3rd April), disposed of a PIL concerning data confidentiality for travel companies, advising the petitioner to first approach the authorities. The petition raised concerns over the collection of personal data by foreign-owned firms, emphasizing the need for data protection laws compliance. The decision underscores the importance of safeguarding citizens’ data and adhering to privacy regulations.
