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IT Rules 2021: IT Rules 2021: A Regulatory Impact Assessment Study [Volume 2]

The Dialogue recently launched the second volume of our primary study conducted in collaboration with the Internet and Mobile Association of India on the IT Rules, 2021: A Regulatory Impact Assessment Study with inputs to boost the creative economy. The report analyses the impact of Part III of the IT Rules, 2021 on publishers of […]

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Policy Brief : Digital Identification Systems in India – Exclusionary Concerns and Way Forward

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Digital technological development has transformed the concept of a nation-state where there has been a seamless blend of the internet and citizens forming netizens – where individuals actively involve and participate in online communities like in the physical public sphere. Therefore, to keep up with time, governments across the globe, including India, are testing various

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Convergence of Internet and Telecom: Assessing the Impact on Digital Ecosystem

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In this study, we deep dive into the nuances of the Draft Bill and analyse it from the lens of the impact on the digital ecosystem. The first chapter gives an introduction to the study. The second chapter deals with the definition of telecommunication services under the Draft Bill and argues that it is broad

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Working Paper: Digital Markets and Gaps in the Indian Competition Regime

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Several countries across the world, including India, are reforming their competition frameworks to suit the needs of digital markets. These proposed changes are being considered due to certain policy and regulatory gaps observed by policymakers. The working paper discusses the existence and extent of these gaps in the Indian context and makes preliminary observations for

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What is the Value of Cross-border Data Transfers

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In a globalised world, the internet and technological developments have led to the emergence of data-driven business models that value data in economic terms for carrying out some of the key functions and activities which are an integral part of the business models. In addition to being a value proportion for certain classes of businesses,

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Principle-based Framework Towards Cross-Border Data Transfers

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The report discusses the impact of a restrictive approach towards cross-border data transfers. It highlights that adopting a principle-based framework could be one of the best possible options that India could consider, which fulfils the objectives of deploying safeguards to ensure the security, privacy and data protection of Indian users while allowing data to flow

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The Institutionalisation of India’s Data Protection Authority

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As India is contemplating legislating in the sphere of data rights, with recent iterations such as the Draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, it is evident that next in the pipeline (post-enactment) would be the setting up of the Data Protection Authority for India (DPA). To bring off a robust DPA for India, we suggest

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IT Rules, 2021: A Regulatory Impact Assessment Study | Volume 1

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The Dialogue and IAMAI launched our impact assessment study on Part II of the IT Rules, 2021: A Regulatory Impact Assessment Study on July 4, 2022. Given the rise in online harms, the MeitY introduced the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, in February 2021. While many provisions addressed some

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India’s Digital Health Dreams : Getting it Right

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The Dialogue concluded a research programme that evaluates GovTech systems within the country, understands how they work and recommends actionable interventions for enhancing design and service delivery. We looked at these systems to see how privacy safeguards, governance mechanisms, security standards, accessibility and inclusivity are embedded in the system- with the end goal of facilitating

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Feasibility of Open Access & Single Subscription on Policy under STIP 2020

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The Dialogue, in collaboration with DeepStrat, is conducting a series of studies on the proposed National Science, Technology & Innovation Policy 2020. The objective of this white paper is to analyse these provisions in light of their impact on India’s research ecosystem & propose evidence-based recommendations in consonance with the international standards to ensure seamless

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