Laws and Policies
Indian and international cyber laws, data protection regulations, and policy developments.
A Cybercrime Treaty Born in Russia Just Became Global Law — and Critics Call It a Surveillance Charter
The UN Cybercrime Convention — proposed by Russia, signed in Hanoi, and shunned by the US — is now the first global cybercrime treaty. Rights groups are alarmed.
Clicked the Link? You Pay: Delhi High Court Limits Bank Liability for OTP Fraud
The Delhi High Court (SBI v. Hare Ram Singh) ruled that merely denying you shared an OTP won't make your bank pay: click a phishing link and the loss is yours. SIM-swap is different.
Karnataka HC Holds BSNL Liable for ₹55 Lakh in SIM-Swap Bank Fraud
The Karnataka High Court held BSNL vicariously liable for a 2019 SIM-swap fraud that drained ₹87.7 lakh from a cooperative bank, ordering over ₹55 lakh in compensation.
India's $1.25 Billion AI Bet: Inside the IndiaAI Mission, and Why the World Is Watching
India is spending 1.25 billion dollars on sovereign AI compute, models and startups under the IndiaAI Mission. Inside Modi's bet, and how it compares globally.
The EU AI Act Explained: What It Means for Global Tech Companies
The EU AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive law governing artificial intelligence. We examine its risk-based framework and impact on global operations.
India's Cybersecurity Curriculum: Why It Matters to the World, and How It Compares to the US, UK and Israel
India is racing to build the cyber workforce the world will depend on, through ISEA, AICTE and the NEP. Here is how its curriculum works, why it matters globally, and how it compares with the national models of the US, UK and Israel.
US Data Privacy Laws: The State-by-State Patchwork Explained
As the US lacks a federal data privacy law, a complex patchwork of state-level statutes has emerged. Explore the current landscape, key rights, and business impacts.
DPDP Act vs GDPR: Key Differences, Penalties and Compliance in 2026
India's DPDP Act and Europe's GDPR both protect personal data but differ sharply on consent, penalties and rights. A clear comparison for businesses.
India vs the World: Inside the Strictest Data-Breach Reporting Rules
India's CERT-In demands breach reports in 6 hours, 12x faster than the EU, and DPDP now adds a second 72-hour clock, making it the world's strictest regime.
Varun Dhawan Deepfake Order: India's Landmark Blueprint for AI Likeness Law
The Delhi High Court's order shielding Varun Dhawan from AI deepfakes caps a run of Indian rulings that now lead the world on personality-rights protection.
How India's CBI Became a Key Global Partner Against Cyber Fraud
Behind headlines about scams traced to India, the CBI's Operation Chakra has quietly become a key partner of the FBI, UK NCA, and Microsoft. Here's the work.
India Leads the Global Charge: Delhi High Court’s Landmark Google-Hindware Ruling Ushers in a New Era of Digital IP Protection
This verdict doesn’t just resolve a dispute between a proud Indian sanitaryware brand and the tech giant, it signals India’s emergence as a global frontrunner in balancing innovation with robust intellectual property safeguards in the online advertising ecosystem.