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Enabling A Trillion-Dollar Digital Economy: Interdependent, Interconnected and Digital

Digital technologies are crucial for India to reach its $5 trillion economic goal by 2024. In 2019, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology estimated India’s digital economy at $200 billion, with projections to reach $1 trillion by 2025. This digital ecosystem encompasses various sectors like IT-BPM, telecom, e-commerce, digital payments, and more. However, without […]

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IMPACT STUDY: PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL ON THE START-UP ECOSYSTEM

The Dialogue conducted five stakeholder consultations from March to October on the need for progressive data regulation for Indian startups. These consultations involved 57 startups from various sectors, along with legal experts. India has a growing startup ecosystem, with over 25 unicorns, making it the third-largest globally. However, the proposed Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019,

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Analyzing the american safe harbour regime

Analysing the American Safe Harbour Regime: Takeaways for India

The rise of technology has brought both empowerment and challenges for marginalized communities. Harassment and harmful content, such as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and non-consensual adult material, have emerged as significant concerns. Solutions to combat this problem are under discussion, with questions about the role and liability of intermediaries like network providers, online marketplaces,

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Equalisation Levy 2020

EQUALISATION LEVY 2020: THE NEED TO REVISIT INDIA’S NEW DIGITAL TAX

India’s digital ecosystem, vital for its economy, has faced a recurring issue of burdensome taxation. The Finance Bill of 2020 introduced a sudden amendment imposing a 2% equalization levy on e-commerce operators without prior stakeholder consultation, resulting in a provision fraught with ambiguity. The lack of clarifications has led even unintended companies to bear this

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Virtual Stakeholder Consultation: Equalisation Levy 2020

The Finance Act of 2020 introduced several significant changes to India’s taxation system. One such change was the introduction of section 165A in the Finance Act of 2016, which imposed a 2% equalization levy on non-resident e-commerce operators. This provision was added just before the first COVID-19 lockdown without thorough parliamentary deliberation or industry consultation.

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Virtual Stakeholder Discussion: Tackling Misinformation in Post COVID-19 Era

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified our reliance on information sharing, especially concerning health-related matters. However, the widespread dissemination of misinformation poses severe risks, particularly during a global health crisis. This consultation aimed to gather diverse perspectives on the rapid spread of misinformation and potential countermeasures. During the panel discussion, experts delved into the implications of

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DATA GOVERNANCE POLICIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON STARTUPS

On August 28, 2020, The Dialogue held a stakeholder consultation to discuss ‘Data Governance Policies and their Impact on Startups’. The consultation was held on Microsoft Teams from 5 PM to 6:30 PM. A range of participants from organizations such as, KartaKonnect, Mapmygenome, Factumlegal, Bluesky Analytics, Swiggy and The Datavist were present at the event.

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STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION ON THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2019

The Dialogue organized a stakeholder consultation on The Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 in partnership with Priti Suri Associates on March 7th, 2020. The event was held at The Raintree Hotel, St. Mary’s Road Chennai. The discussion at the event was aimed at analysing the Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 and voicing the various implementational

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Critical Areas of Response to the Imposition ofEqualisation Levy on E-Commerce Operators UnderFinance Act, 2020

India, with over half a billion internet users, is witnessing remarkable digital growth, poised to revolutionize various sectors of its economy. This transformation is expected to generate substantial economic value. The digital sector, including e-commerce, is experiencing rapid expansion, contributing significantly to GDP. However, the introduction of an expanded 2% equalization levy on e-commerce businesses

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