Bringing you quick updates on the tech space, policy-making and digital rights from India and across the globe. E-commerce services face hurdles in Assam, Maharashtra amidst restrictions E-commerce companies are running into hurdles with providing services in different states, most recently in Assam and Maharashtra. In Maharashtra, the state government has said that the drivers and helpers of goods carrier entering the state must carry a negative RT-PCT report that is less than 48 hours old; and which will only be valid for seven days. This comes into effect on May 15. Assam has imposed more restrictions given rising cases; it has permitted movement of individuals only between 5 am to 2 pm and has introduced an odd-even formula for private vehicles movement. Read more at the Economic Times. IAMAI, iSPIRT to bid for SRO for payments Industry body IAMAI is preparing a proposal led by the Payments Council of India to bid for the self-regulatory organisation framework for digital payments; the Indian Banks' Association will also considering joining this bid. Bangalore-based thinktank iSPIRT is also reportedly preparing a bid through Digital Collective for Empowerment (DICE). More at the Economic Times. UK contact tracing app prevented infections, deaths The UK's contact tracing app had a significant impact on lowering the spread of the coronavirus in the country, according to a research paper. "On average, each confirmed case who consented to notification of their contacts through the app prevented one new case," the paper claims. The paper covers the time between…
