Guest Column: As telcos ready 5G services, DPOs need to protect themselves

Telcos’ aggressive bidding takes 5G spectrum sale to 3rd day

India’s first 5G auction on Wednesday received bids worth Rs 1.49 lakh crore on day two, as aggressive bidding across bands by players like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel pushed the sale over to the third day. As many as five rounds of bidding were conducted for the 5G spectrum, capable of offering lag-free connectivity and ultra-high-speed i...


Indian tribunal rejects Google plea against CCI Android order

Google Maps launches Street View in India after 11-year wait

Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google Maps on Wednesday launched its panoramic Street View service in 10 Indian cities in partnership with Tech Mahindra and Genesys, 11 years after a first attempt ran into regulatory troubles. The feature, which offers 360-degree views of streets around the world using photos taken by cruising vehicles, has faced p...


WhatsApp unveils ‘Scam Se Bacho’ campaign

WhatsApp unveils ‘Scam Se Bacho’ campaign

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp on Tuesday launched a campaign titled ‘Scam Se Bacho’ in a bid to create awareness and educate users about the safety measures to be taken while making digital payments. This campaign which is accompanied by a music video signifies the company’s emphasis on ensuring the safety of users in India’s digital...


WhatsApp working on 'edit message' feature on iOS

WhatsApp privacy policy not withdrawn; probe must go on: CCI

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) Monday told the Delhi High Court that WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy of 2021 has not been withdrawn and its probe concerning the policy should be allowed to proceed.

The CCI also said the scope of its inquiry has no overlap with the issue ...


DoT looks to simplify spectrum, RoW rules in laws’ review

DoT looks to simplify spectrum, RoW rules in laws’ review

India’s Department of Telecom(DoT) has floated a consultation paper on the revamp of telecom rules, mainly to keep pace with the change in technology like 5G, simplify those related to spectrum and right of way laws and promote investments, according to an official document.

The new ...


Tech companies agree to self regulate on content issues in NZ

Tech companies agree to self regulate on content issues in NZ

Big tech companies agreed on Monday to reduce harmful online content in New Zealand, making a move that critics said dodged the alternative of government regulation.

Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet-owned Google, TikTok, Amazon.com Inc. and Twitter had signed a code of practice, said Ne...