This article is part of a series examining the features of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 that are unique to, or diverge from, the GDPR. India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) represents a new phase in the country’s data protection landscape. While inspired by global frameworks such as the GDPR, it […]
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Understanding the ICO’s Encryption Guidance under UK GDPR
The United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released detailed guidance on the use of encryption under the UK GDPR. This guidance is a part of the ICO’s wider information-security programme and is designed to help organisations use encryption effectively to safeguard personal information. This article outlines the key points of the ICO’s guidance on […]
You Have Been Called Out: The ICO’s Warning Against Unlawful Marketing
Recently, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has imposed significant fines totaling in £550,000 against two companies relying on unlawful automated marketing calls, or “robo calls” (read here). Green Spark Energy Ltd was fined £250,000 for making 9.5 million unsolicited automated calls, while Home Improvement Marketing Ltd faced a £300,000 penalty for making 2.4 million […]
Die Gesetzgebung zur digitalen Barrierefreiheit in Deutschland
In den vergangenen Jahren hat Deutschland große Fortschritte bei der gesetzlichen Verankerung digitaler Barrierefreiheit gemacht – sowohl im öffentlichen als auch im privaten Sektor. Bereits das Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz (BGG) schuf ein erstes rechtliches Fundament, um die gleichberechtigte Teilhabe von Menschen mit Behinderungen zu fördern. Allerdings gilt das BGG ausschließlich für öffentliche Stellen auf Bundesebene. Darauf aufbauend […]
Legal Landscape on Digital Accessibility in Germany
Over recent years, Germany has taken significant strides in legislating accessibility for both public and private sectors. The German Disability Equality Act (BGG) laid the groundwork by providing a framework to support the participation of people with disabilities, although its application is limited to federal public authorities. Building on these efforts, Germany then introduced the […]
A Tale of two Advisories: Untangling India’s latest foray into AI Regulation
Recently, Google’s AI platform Gemini provided what was perceived as a “biased” answer to a question on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, asking “Is Modi a fascist?”. Gemini’s response was that Prime Minister Modi was “accused of implementing policies some experts have characterised as fascist.” This answer drew sharp criticism from the Indian government, […]