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Thirst Trap: Water sustainability issues loom over India's booming data centre industry
India's data centre industry is booming, driven by significant investments from companies like Adani Enterprises. However, this growth raises concerns about the substantial water consumption needed for cooling in water-scarce cities. Operators are adopting alternative cooling technologies like air-cooled chillers to reduce water use. Despite these efforts, India lacks a national policy on data centre water usage. Experts call for sustainable practices to balance industry growth with water conservation.
Social media companies list out worries as Centre readies data protection rules
Social media platforms have said that undoing behavioural tracking of children and targeted advertisements are among the biggest concerns they have with the new data law the government is prepping. The companies are voicing their concerns as rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act will be released soon.
Natural Environment Solutions enters Indian data centre industry with 5 MW facility in Pune
Natural Environment Solutions Pvt Ltd (NES) on Tuesday announced its foray into the Indian data centre industry with a 5 MW facility in Pune and said it plans to scale up to over 100 MW of data centre capacity across the country in the next three years. ' NES will set up the 5 MW capacity data centre in Hinjewadi, Pune.
NITI Aayog calls for policy and legal reforms to regulate use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in India
In a report, prepared by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy on behalf of the Aayog, it had proposed imposing liability and the extent of liability arising from any harms or damages caused by the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) system. Besides, the Aayog has suggested a need for an ethical committee to address issues pertaining to transparency, accountability, and biases emanating from the use of such systems in India.
Why the Digital Competition Bill has started a polarising debate in the tech industry
India’s Digital Competition Bill has turned previous foes in the tech industry into unlikely allies and sparked a polarising debate on market practices. The Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) on February 27, submitted its report to the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) after working on it for more than a year.
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MeitY meets firms to review concerns on Digital Competition Law
Indian policymakers discussed the impact of the proposed Digital Competition Bill on data and digital markets at the MEITY meeting with industry representatives. Stakeholders had differing opinions on the regulations, with some supporting its provisions while others raised concerns about deterred investments.
How data, AI tech and quantum computing are shaping the future of work
Half of global GDP likely to be digitised by 2025. Every key sector in the country now be it BFSI, healthcare or digital natives is embracing AI.Quantum computing will be the next big technology to watch out for with the impact it can make in fields like drug discovery and material sciences.
DPDP rules nearly ready, industry consultations likely soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Consultative process planned for DPDP Act rules. Creating a digital by-design platform for implementation. Stakeholder feedback crucial for final rules.
How to prevent Big Tech dominance, protect privacy and ensure fair competition
The magnitude, scale and speed at which such platforms operate demand ex ante regulation, if the real interests of consumers are to be protected.
IT Minister’s back, policy honchos hope data rules will allay sector’s concerns
The re-appointment of Ashwini Vaishnaw as the minister of electronics and information technology has sparked hopes for continued dialogue between the industry, technology policy groups, and the government before the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules are enforced. The government aims to build on the policy work done so far, including drafts for the Digital India Bill and safeguards for AI.
MeitY to discuss digital competition bill draft with industry associations
The government is holding meetings to address concerns about the draft Digital Competition Bill, which proposes obligations for big tech companies in core digital services under a new category of systemically significant digital enterprises.
Govt may release DPDP rules for public consultation before start of Parliament session
The DPDP Act, passed in August, aims to have administrative rules notified within a year to ensure compliance. The Act focuses on personal data collection, processing, and storage, marking India's first regulation on digital personal privacy. The rules are crucial for data protection, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory enforcement.
Meity policy momentum to continue with Ashwini Vaishnaw retaining Electronics, IT portfolio
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw retains electronics and IT portfolio, spearheading success in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. He also oversees the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and holds the railway ministry along with the Information and Broadcasting ministry.
New UPI scam: Fraudsters send you 'Rs 200.00' and ask to return Rs 20,000; how to protect yourself from UPI overpayment scam
UPI overpayment scam: You should be careful before sending or accepting any UPI collect money request especiallly from unknown numbers or IDs. This is because scamsters have now become more sophisticated and specifically targetting various tricks to make sure you stay distracted enough to not notice the scam. Read here how a individual got saved from this scam and what you can do.
New York lawmakers pass measure to protect youths on social media
New York state lawmakers passed legislation to protect children online by restricting social media platforms from exposing 'addictive' content to users under 18 without parental consent.
Surprise poll results impact startups' plans, and other top stories this week
In a week charged with political buzz, the BJP government came back to power after a stormy election, but without a full majority that left it dependent on the whims of its alliance partners. Unnerved, the markets went into a tailspin on counting day, with both benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, dropping 8% intraday. They recovered a day later as hopes of a stable government revived.
SAS India business to grow faster than other markets, top executive says
The company aims to upgrade its 400-odd customers to its generative AI platform SAS Viya over the next one year, Riad Gydien, executive VP and chief sales officer at SAS, told ET.
Meta hit with privacy complaints in Europe over AI plans
A Vienna-based privacy campaign group filed complaints in 11 European countries against Meta on Thursday, saying the global tech giant's planned privacy policy change would allow "unlawful" use of personal data for artificial intelligence technology. Through the complaints, the group asks data protection authorities in the 11 European countries to stop Meta's new privacy policy before it enters into force in late June and fully investigate it.
New govt to build on past success in tech; more initiatives in offing, says IT Secretary
NDA set to form government for a third term, IT Secretary S Krishnan discusses tech initiatives. Meity to continue new initiatives, build on past successes.
Data protection, AI rules top tech’s wishlist for next govt
Technology policy lawyers, think tanks and policy groups are making a list of priority items for the new leadership at the IT ministry after the results of the general elections. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules seem to top the list, along with regulation of AI and the Digital India Bill.
IAMAI view on draft Digital Law not shared by all constituents: four members tell MCA
Four members of IAMAI, including Bharat Matrimony, Match Group, Hoichoi, and ShareChat, express divergent views on ex-ante regulation in the draft DCB to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
RBI releases finalised framework for Indian fintech sector's self-regulatory body
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has finalized a framework for self-regulatory organizations (SROs) in the fintech sector, considering stakeholder feedback on draft norms from January 15. These SROs will be industry-led, responsible for regulatory standards, ethical conduct, market integrity, dispute resolution, and fostering transparency, the central bank said in a statement.
CCI chief flags 'opacity of algorithms', potential 'data dominance' concerns in digital markets
Competition Commission of India (CCI) chief Ravneet Kaur highlighted the opacity of algorithms in assessing their impact on competition, emphasizing the need for competition law to evolve in digital markets. The CCI is closely monitoring digital markets to combat anti-competitive practices. Kaur also announced a forthcoming market study on Artificial Intelligence during the 15th annual day event.
As part of 100-day plan, Govt to launch app to target deceptive methods used by cos to trick consumers: Sources
Within the upcoming two months, the government is set to unveil a mobile application aimed at notifying consumers about deceptive techniques, commonly referred to as dark patterns, employed by online platforms. This initiative, disclosed by a senior official from the department of consumer affairs, forms a crucial component of the department's agenda within the initial 100 days following the formation of the forthcoming government.
NPCI beefs up infosec team with two senior appointments
NPCI appoints Benjamin Ambrose as CISO and Pravin Kumar as CMISO to enhance security and compliance. Formerly from Amazon and Citibank, they strengthen security standards, manage risks, and engage stakeholders for secure digital payment solutions.
RBI action on Kotak Mahindra Bank: Is your data in other banks safe?
Kotak Mahindra Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took action on Kotak Mahindra Bank due to observance of serious deficiencies and non-compliances in the areas of data security and data leak prevention strategy, business continuity and disaster recovery rigour and drill, etc. So did the bank violate Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023?
Versasec and Ensurity announce tech partnership to offer cybersecurity services in India, Asean & MEA regions
Both Versasec and Ensurity are members of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) and the FIDO Alliance.
Trai recommends govt funding for testing new telecom innovations as part of sandbox framework
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has suggested that the government should provide funding for testing new products in the communications sector to bridge the digital divide. The regulatory sandbox framework allows entrepreneurs to test their products on live networks even without funding. However, the regulator emphasizes the need for network security and consumer protection.
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