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Supreme Court to Meta: Respect Indians’ Privacy or Exit the Market

Introduction India’s highest court has delivered one of its strongest warnings yet to Big Tech. The Supreme Court of India questioned the legality, ethics, and constitutionality of WhatsApp and Meta’s data practices, making it clear that “silent consumers” cannot be forced into surrendering personal data under a take-it-or-leave-it framework. Background / Context The case arises […]

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India May Fast-Track Big Tech Compliance Under Data Protection Law

Introduction The Union government is considering accelerating compliance timelines for major technology companies under India’s data protection framework. The proposed move would require global Big Tech firms to align with key obligations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 within 12 months, instead of the previously indicated 18 months, signaling a tougher and more […]