[This article has been authored by Mihir Singh and Tia Sikka, fourth-year B.A. LL.B. students at Christ University, Bangalore. It examines critical gaps in India’s Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, particularly the absence of clear timelines for notice, data deletion, and grievance redressal, as well as vague procedures for consent withdrawal. The authors argue…
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U.S. Visa Surveillance: The New Panopticon and its Privacy Implications
[This article has been authored by Anvesha Singh and Preeshita Singh, fourth-year B.A. LL.B. students at Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad. It examines the United States’ June 2025 policy requiring international student visa applicants to undergo social media vetting, arguing that it violates privacy rights and suppresses free speech. The authors highlight how India’s Digital Personal…
Behind the Avatars, Real Voices Cry: Can Indian Law Catch Up with Virtual Sexual Violence?
[This article is authored by Anjuli Pandey, II-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University. It examines the legal gaps in India’s approach to sexual harassment in virtual reality spaces like the Metaverse, analyzing existing laws under the IPC, IT Act, POCSO Act, and BNS, and proposes legal reforms based…
Part II | AI CHATBOT MY PERSONAL THERAPISTS!!!
[This article is authored by Suryansh Sadhwani, II Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University. This is the second part of a two-part series on AI chatbots as personal therapists. While the first part explored their promise and risks in making therapy more affordable and accessible, this part examines…
Part II | SET LAWS, SHROUDED GAPS: Evaluating the DSAR in wake of DPDPA from the perspective of FSPs
[This article is authored by Avinash Kumar, II Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University. This is the second part of a two-part series evaluating the challenges of handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, from the perspective of Financial Service Providers (FSPs)….
Part I | SET LAWS, SHROUDED GAPS: Evaluating the DSAR in wake of DPDPA from the perspective of FSPs
[This article is authored by Avinash Kumar, II Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University. This is the first part of a two-part series evaluating the challenges of handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, from the perspective of Financial Service Providers…
Return from Hiatus
After a long hiatus, the Tech Law Forum is delighted to announce its return. We are once again opening our platform to fresh perspectives, critical analysis, and thought-provoking commentary, on a rolling basis, on all things related to Technology Law, with a special emphasis on developments in India. The Forum is dedicated to fostering meaningful…
Lawtomation: ChatGPT and the Legal Industry (Part II)
[This is the second part of a two-part article analysing ChatGPT and its legal implications. It is authored by K Nand Mohan in the second year, and RS Sanjanaa in the third year at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. The first part can be found here] Inherent Drawbacks of ChatGPT and their Legal Implications In…
“Free Speech is not Free Reach”: A Foray into Shadow-Banning
[This post has been authored by Riya Sharma and Atulit Raj, second-year students at the Institute of Law, Nirma University.] Introduction In the modern age, social media has turned into an essential platform for public discourse. A nation flourishes when the voices from the crowd are not only heard but listened to. These voices, which…
The Telecommunications Reforms: A Step towards a Surveillance State (Part II)
[This is the second part of a two-part post analyzing the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022. It is authored by Intisar Aslam, a second-year student at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi. This first part can be found here] Decryption: Preventing Cyber Frauds or Invading Privacy? The Draft Bill requires OTT Communication…