Tech Law Forum

Metadata by TLF: Issue 7

November 14, 2019

Data Protection, GDPR, Internet Freedoms, Internet Security, Newsletter, Privacy, Surveillance, Technology

Welcome to our fortnightly newsletter, where our Editors put together handpicked stories from the world of tech law! You can find other issues here. Israel spyware ‘Pegasus’ used to snoop on Indian activists, journalists, lawyers In a startling revelation, Facebook owned messaging app WhatsApp revealed that a spyware known as ‘Pegasus’ has been used to target…
Standardizing the Data Economy

October 17, 2019

Data Protection, Internet Governance, Personal Data Protection Bill, Regulation, Right to Privacy

This piece has been authored by Namratha Murugeshan, a final year student at NALSAR University of Law and member of the Tech Law Forum. In 2006, Clive Humby, a British mathematician said with incredible foresight that “data is the new oil”. Fast forward to 2019, we see how data has singularly been responsible for big-tech…
Metadata by TLF: Issue 6

October 10, 2019

Censorship, Freedom of Speech, Intermediary Liability, Internet Governance, Media Law, Newsletter, Recent News, Right to be Forgotten, Right to Privacy, Social Media

Welcome to our fortnightly newsletter, where our Editors put together handpicked stories from the world of tech law! You can find other issues here. Delhi HC orders social media platforms to take down sexual harassment allegations against artist The Delhi High Court ordered Facebook, Google and Instagram to remove search result, posts and any content containing…
E-Pharmacy and Tech Law: An Interface (Part II)

October 2, 2019

E-Commerce, Intermediary Liability, Internet of Things, Medical Research, Privacy, Regulation

This is the second part of a 2-part post authored by Anubhuti Garg, 4th year, and Gourav Kathuria, 2nd year, of NALSAR University of Law. Part I can be found here. The previous post analysed the laws applicable to e-pharmacies in India. The present post looks at the draft e-pharmacy rules and its implications and…
E-Pharmacy and Tech Law: An Interface (Part I)

October 2, 2019

E-Commerce, Intermediary Liability, Medical Research, Privacy, Regulation, Technology

This is the first part of a 2-part post authored by Anubhuti Garg, 4th year, and Gourav Kathuria, 2nd year, of NALSAR University of Law. Part II can be found here. The growth of the Internet and rise of companies like Amazon and Flipkart has meant that e-commerce is rapidly gaining traction in India. A…
Artificial Intelligence is a Road Map to Transmogrification of Legal Industry

September 30, 2019

Artificial Intelligence, Bots, Evidence, Right to Privacy, Technology

This piece, taking an optimistic view of the use of AI in the legal industry, has been authored by Priyal Agrawal and Laxmi Rathore. They are currently in their 3rd year at the Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS, Mumbai. “In the long term, artificial intelligence and automation are going to be taking over…
Emergence of OTT Market in India: Regulatory and Censorship Issues

September 27, 2019

Censorship, Freedom of Speech, Internet Freedoms, Media Law, Regulation

This post has been authored by Gaurav Kumar, a 3rd year student at Dr. Ram Manhar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow. He is also a Contributing Editor at the RMLNLU Arbitration Law Blog. The media industry in recent times is witnessing a revolution when it comes to censorship of streaming content. As compared to theatres…
Metadata by TLF: Issue 5

September 25, 2019

Finance, Intermediary Liability, Internet Governance, Newsletter, Others, Privacy, Regulation, Social Media

Welcome to our fortnightly newsletter, where our Editors put together handpicked stories from the world of tech law! You can find other issues here. RBI Releases Discussion Paper on Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators The RBI on 17th September released a discussion paper on comprehensive guidelines for the activities of payment aggregators and payment…
Smart Derivative Contract: The Dark Horse of the Securities Market?

September 18, 2019

101s, Blockchain, Others, Technology

This post has been authored by Arnav Maru, currently in his 4th year at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai. In a previous post, the concept of smart contracts as used in the legal field was explained comprehensively. Smart contracts are pieces of software that are formed when certain operational terms of a contract are…
The Effect of Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 on Ola and Uber

September 16, 2019

101s, Privacy, Regulation, Technology

This quick read has been authored by Shauree Gaikwad, a 3rd year student at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad. [Ed. Note: Since the post was written, the Bill has become law and the amendments have now come into force.] With the progress in technology and the advent of cab-aggregator platforms such as Ola and Uber…

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