Introduction The introduction of the Draft Data Protection Rules 2025 (“Draft Rules”) under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDPA”) marks a significant step in India’s data protection journey. In the previous part of the article, we looked at the provisions and rules related to the protection of Children’s Data, intimation of personal data […]
In this post, the author attempts to discover the potential of AI in reshaping legislative drafting and administration in India. Outdated laws, complex legal structures, and slow adaptation to technology present challenges. AI can streamline legislative research, predict legal outcomes, enhance transparency, and optimize policymaking. AI’s impact in legislative procedures is explored, including the use of AI tools and virtual parliaments. While AI offers efficiency, concerns about bias, accountability, and transparency must be addressed. The article highlights the need for a balanced approach to revolutionize the legislative landscape in India and build public trust in AI-generated legislation.
Harnessing AI for Legislative Drafting: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead Read More »
In this post, the author critically examines India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023, released for public consultation in August. Comparing it with the 2022 version, the article highlights strengths and weaknesses. It discusses processing personal data, data localization, the Alternative Dispute Resolution process, and the Data Protection Board’s powers. While aiming to balance individual data rights and processing needs, the bill lacks clarity on differentiating sensitive data, definitions for pseudonymization and anonymization, and precise data transfer criteria. Concerns about Data Protection Board power concentration and hefty fines for smaller businesses are raised. The author emphasizes refining definitions, enhancing data localization, ensuring board independence, and proportional fines for a robust digital economy and individual privacy protection.
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023: An incomplete development Read More »
In this post, the author aims to highlight the various ways in which technology is being integrated into the practice of law. In doing so, the authors also underlines the benefits of the same as also highlighting the challenges lying ahead.
Legal Tech, Change and Adoption: Integration of Legal Tech in the Practice of Law Read More »
In this Article, the authors provide an overview of the current tensions in US-EU Data Transfer Security Schemes, the larger negative impact of such tensions and the way forward.
Analyzing the Evolution of the U.S. – EU Transatlantic Data Transfer Security Tensions Read More »
In this post, the authors have elucidated how the ART Act goes against the spirit of equality and the stance of the established law regarding the rights of same-sex couples.
In this episode of TCLF One-on-One, Mr. Abhishek Nangia, Partner at RNA Technology and IP Attorneys talks about IT Rules 2021, OTT censorship and more.
TCLF ONE-ON-ONE| Ep. 23 ft. Mr. Abhishek Nangia: A Discussion on IT Rules 2021 Read More »
In this post, the author talks about turning the tide on corruption in India with predictive governance policing and building a real time government auditing framework through the use of Artificial Intelligence.
In this episode of TCLF One-on-One, Kshama A. Loya, Leader of International Commercial & Investment Arbitration, Nishith Desai Associates, talks about the recent Vodafone-Cairn cases.
We are delighted to bring you all the 18th episode of TCLF One-On-One. We were honoured to host Prof. Ryan Abbott as our guest for this episode. Theme- Perspectives on Innovation, Technology and Law. The increasing interface between Law and Technology Balancing Innovation and Access The Reasonable Robot: Artificial Intelligence and Law In the latest
