Privacy / Data Protection

A Progressive Step Towards Regulating The eCommerce Sector – In response to Professor Arul’s 101 Article on Decimating Digital Competition

This article evaluates the Draft National eCommerce Policy of India, focusing on data ownership, digital competition, and intellectual property protection. It responds to concerns raised by Professor Arul George Scaria and argues for a balanced regulatory approach in the eCommerce sector.

Draft E-Commerce Policy Has a Long Way To Go

This post examines the Draft National E-Commerce Policy, focusing on its treatment of data protection, marketplace regulation, and compliance issues. It argues for clearer, more comprehensive legal standards to foster growth and protect stakeholders in India’s evolving e-commerce landscape.

BananaIP’s Comments on the Draft Intermediary Rules, 2018

BananaIP provides a legal analysis of the Draft Intermediary Rules, 2018, identifying ambiguities and recommending clarifications. The post offers structured suggestions to improve intermediary accountability and regulatory compliance.

Cinematograph Act Amendment, Facebook to Make Political Ads Transparent, No Removal of Explicit Streaming Content, EU Agrees on Copyrights, Fiji Counter-sues, and more

A comprehensive review of the Cinematograph Act Amendment, Facebook’s political ad regulations, and evolving copyright rules in the EU. The article discusses recent litigation, licensing developments, and copyright trends in India with an objective legal perspective.

Intermediaries, Marketplaces and Take Down Actions

This post examines the challenges of intermediary liability and takedown actions in India, focusing on copyright enforcement in online marketplaces. It provides a legal and practical perspective on the effectiveness and pitfalls of the takedown process.

Facebook to Share Chats with Police, Artist Sues Ariana Grande, ‘Fiji Water Girl’ Suit, and more

This post reviews key copyright and entertainment law developments, focusing on legal disputes, policy updates, and industry news in India and globally. Detailed analysis covers Facebook’s cooperation with law enforcement, major copyright lawsuits, and digital media business trends.

Planning the Right Privacy Policy for You and Your Visitors

A tailored privacy policy is essential for any website collecting user data, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and building user trust. This post discusses the FTC’s core components for privacy policies, highlighting the importance of clarity, enforceability, and ongoing review.

THE CONSENSUAL IS NO LONGER CRIMINAL

The Supreme Court’s 2018 verdict striking down parts of Section 377 IPC marked a pivotal moment for LGBT rights and privacy law in India. This article examines the judgment’s impact on constitutional rights, legal reasoning, and the evolution of Indian law regarding consensual adult relationships.

SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 5

The post provides an analytical overview of the Personal Data Protection Bill 2018, focusing on its data localization rules and broad exemptions to compliance. It highlights the main obligations for data fiduciaries and the significant carve-outs provided under Indian law.

SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 4

This post examines the data localization mandates and exemptions under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018. It provides a structured legal analysis of data transfer provisions and the various exemptions applicable to specific entities and activities.