Over the three month period stretching from June to September 2020, technology policy in India saw multiple upheavals. TikTok and PUBG and over 200 other apps of Chinese origin were banned. Paytm and Paytm First Games were thrown off the Google Play Store (though Paytm returned shortly). Facebook India was accused of allegedly shielding BJP politicians and other right-wing figures from its content moderation policy. In a new report — Technology Policy Review, India — we have compiled key developments in the Indian Internet ecosystem between July and September (Q3, 2020). Many of these developments are turning points. For instance, Google’s 30% cut, along with its removal of Paytm from the app store, triggered anger in the Indian start-up ecosystem. Founders and leaders huddled with one another and sprung into action: meeting the IT Ministry, meeting the competition regulator, calling for an alternative app store. Since, then the Competition Commission of India has begun an investigation into how google operates the play store. Similarly, the ban on Chinese apps has led to a clarion call for self reliance among Indian startups, and renewed focus on technology nationalism. This report will give you an overview of: Key developments between July-September (Q3 2020) in India’s technology and internet ecosystem Government decisions that will impact the Internet in India, around digital news, gig economy, and facial recognition, etc The factors influencing India’s decisions and responses, such as Indo-China relations, the COVID19 pandemic and need for digital health systems, demands for regulation of the…
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