Privacy / Data Protection

Xinuos Inc. sues IBM and Red Hat, Amazon defends itself amidst rising Anti-trust scrutiny, CCI investigates WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy update and more.

This bulletin examines recent antitrust lawsuits and privacy developments involving global tech companies. Key issues include Xinuos’s action against IBM and Red Hat, CCI’s probe into WhatsApp’s privacy policy, and Facebook’s major data breach.

CAIT announces launch of eCommerce Portal, Samsung and Nokia ink Video Patent Licensing Deal, Spotify and Kakao sign Music Licensing Deal and more.

CAIT is set to launch the Bharatemarket ecommerce portal, targeting wide-scale trader participation in India. The bulletin also highlights major patent and music licensing deals, regulatory telecom changes, and Warner Bros.’ partnership with Toybox for 3D printed toys.

French Court fines Jeff Koons for Copyright Infringement, English High Court orders ISPs to block Music Piracy Sites, Supreme Court suggests screening Online Content and more.

This bulletin presents a structured analysis of recent legal news, including court orders on copyright infringement, ISP obligations, and online content screening. Key cases from France, the UK, the US, and India are discussed with clarity and legal precision.

Data Privacy can take the form of non-price competition, Qualcomm loses case against EU Anti-Trust Regulators, Facebook prepares to file Anti-trust Lawsuit against Apple and more.

This bulletin covers key legal events in data privacy and anti-trust regulation, including major cases involving tech firms and regulatory responses in India, the EU, and China. The analysis presents factual updates and legal perspectives on competition and privacy issues.

WhatsApp amends Privacy Policy to facilitate Third Party User Data access, Parliamentary Committee proposes changes to the Draft Data Protection Bill and more.

This blog post examines key legal updates including WhatsApp’s privacy policy changes for third party data access and proposed amendments to India’s Draft Data Protection Bill. It also discusses major data breaches and notable court decisions affecting the technology and data privacy landscape.

Tesla files Lawsuit against Ex-Employees and Zoox, Apple-Google’s COVID-19 Tracking Plan Faces Data Security Threats and more

This post explores recent legal developments in trade secrets litigation, including the Tesla-Zoox and VIPKid-GSX cases, and addresses privacy and data security challenges in COVID-19 tracking technologies. It provides an analytical perspective on the evolving legal and technological landscape in these domains.

Amazon’s ‘Ring’ Security System Severely Criticised, Flipkart and Amazon under Investigation by CCI, Facebook Restructures its Privacy Features and more

The bulletin reviews legal developments affecting Amazon, Flipkart, and Facebook, including investigations, privacy issues, and significant settlements. Highlights include criticism of Amazon’s Ring system, CCI’s probe into e-commerce giants, and Facebook’s privacy overhaul.

Right to be Forgotten: Google Wins Geo-blocking Case in EU

The EU Court clarified that Google is not required to de-reference personal data globally under the right to be forgotten, endorsing geo-blocking for EU Member States. The decision defines the territorial reach of privacy rights for search engines within the EU.

Privacy Fears Around Google Sharing Data with Hospitals,Microsoft to Honour California’s Data Privacy Law and more

The bulletin discusses Google’s data sharing partnership with Ascension and resulting privacy concerns, Microsoft’s nationwide adoption of California’s data privacy law, and notable legal actions involving trade secrets and celebrity endorsements. The analysis adopts a structured, factual legal approach.

Google Acquires Fitbit Amidst Anti-trust Investigation,T-Mobile and Sprint Merger Approved Despite Antitrust Concerns,Facebook Introduces New Corporate Logo and more

This bulletin reviews significant events in IP, privacy, and antitrust law, including Google’s acquisition of Fitbit and its regulatory implications. It also discusses tech mergers, data privacy, and recent investigations in the retail and social media sectors.