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GNI flags issues in the draft telecom bill 2022 with "significant negative and avoidable consequences", such as surveillance, regulatory independence, more

GNI flags issues in the draft telecom bill 2022 with "significant negative and avoidable consequences", such as surveillance, regulatory independence, more

India’s new draft of a law meant to safeguard privacy is out. While digital businesses have clearly been heard out, the bill simply does not do enough to uphold this fundamental right

The Department of Telecom on Thursday extended the deadline for public comments on the draft Telecom Bill, 2022. Read more.

The draft telecom bill must not be enacted in its current form. State control of communication tools by default is a faulty basis for app licensing. It would also stifle innovation and freedom

The potential for overlapping of regulation may arise due to the expansion of the definition of telecommunications in the draft telecom bill to include over-the-top (OTT) communication apps, broadcasting, satellite and communication over the internet

Members of the parliamentary panel on IT on Friday expressed apprehensions about some provisions of the new draft telecom bill and sought details from the Telecom Ministry about how the law will ensure data safety and privacy, sources said.

We’ve confirmed 100+ attendees for our curated open discussion on the “Draft Telecom Bill”, at India Habitat Centre in Delhi. However, you can still apply to attend, and will be put on a wait-list, pending cancellations. We have confirmations from MeitY,  TRAI, Microsoft, Australian High Commission, British High Commission,Omidyar Network India, Twitter, Google, Disney Star, […]

We’re getting ready for our discussion on the latest Draft Telecommunications Bill in Delhi on Tuesday, next week. Details of the venue and discussion are mentioned below. Date: October 18, 2022 Time: Session starts at 2:00 PM (lunch and check-in at 1:00 PM) Venue: Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre Please apply to attend here. This is […]

The government’s proposal to make changes in the Trai Act by deleting provisions enabling the telecom regulator to make recommendations for new licences and services, among others, may prove to be a backward step, digital think-tank Broadband India Forum said on Friday.