Privacy / Data Protection

Karnataka HC Balances Employee Rights and Business Confidentiality in Bizotico Case

The Karnataka High Court in the Bizotico case addressed the balance between employee rights and business confidentiality following allegations of misuse of trade secrets and defamation. The court granted injunctions to protect confidential information but dismissed the defamation claim due to lack of evidence.

Warner Bros. dries up the Doodstream.com!

The Delhi High Court restrained Doodstream.com after Warner Bros. alleged large-scale copyright infringement and non-compliance with Indian legal requirements. The Court held DMCA defences inapplicable and emphasised adherence to the Information Technology Act and intermediary rules.

Former Employees can use the Diamond Colouring Technology of their Employer, confirms the Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court refused to grant an injunction to Sonani Industries against its former employees for using diamond colouring technology, citing a lack of proprietary confidential information and the expiry of the relevant know-how agreement. The Court also clarified that issues of copyright infringement would be examined during the ongoing trial.

Another dynamic plus order to curb online piracy from the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has granted a dynamic plus injunction to Universal Studios against rogue websites facilitating online piracy. The order extends protections to future infringing sites and empowers ISPs and registrars to block access and share ownership information.

Recent Cases on Data Protection and Privacy in India

Recent court cases in India clarify key aspects of data protection, privacy, and the right to be forgotten. The post analyses legal rulings on misuse of confidential data and intermediary obligations, reflecting the growing importance of privacy rights under Indian law.

Weekly Antitrust and Data Privacy Updates

This week’s antitrust and data privacy bulletin analyses Google’s appeal of the CCI fine, Meta’s antitrust defence in the virtual reality sector, and Twitter’s large-scale data breach under investigation. The update provides a clear, structured overview of current legal developments in competition and privacy law.

Weekly Antitrust and Data Privacy Updates

This week’s update highlights regulatory actions against Meta in the EU, amendments proposed to India’s Competition Bill, Google’s US antitrust defence, and progress on EU-US data privacy talks. The summary provides an analytical overview of significant international legal developments.

Weekly Antitrust and Data Privacy Updates

This week’s update highlights major antitrust and data privacy issues in India, the EU, and the US. Topics include the EU-India Competition Week, Amazon’s EU antitrust settlement, and the NCLAT’s review of the tyre cartel case.

An overview of the recent amendment to IT (Intermediary) Rules, 2021

The 2022 amendment to the IT Intermediary Rules introduces significant compliance measures for digital intermediaries, including a grievance appellate committee and faster complaint resolution. The changes focus on enhanced user protection, transparency, and respect for constitutional rights.

Weekly Antitrust and Data Privacy Updates

This week’s update covers the FTC’s challenge to Meta’s VR acquisition, Google’s antitrust fines by the CCI, and recent data breaches at Bed Bath & Beyond and Twilio. The bulletin provides a clear overview of significant legal and privacy developments in the technology sector.