News Government says it is open about content takedown orders to expose inaction of platforms, but is it really open? Previous instances show that it has been curiously selective in being transparent about such requests to platforms. Sarvesh MathiFebruary 3, 2022
News Why Google isn’t happy with the US government’s newly proposed antitrust bills The tech giant went on the offensive, claiming that the legislation could impose double standards and hamper device security. Aihik SurJanuary 20, 2022
News US FTC’s second attempt to break up Facebook allowed to proceed, here’s why Amended to include more details, the FTC lawsuit was found to sufficiently outline Facebook's alleged monopoly. Sarvesh MathiJanuary 12, 2022
News Big Tech lobbying led to dilution of penalties provision: Manish Tewari on Data Protection Bill 2021 The committee member's dissent note records design flaws, problematic clauses, and key recommendations to the revised Bill. Aihik SurDecember 18, 2021
News Google and Telegram face hefty fines for not playing ball with Russia over illegal content The fines are part of a larger crackdown waged by Russian authorities on US tech giants. Anushka JainNovember 9, 2021
News Tech giants are under new scrutiny in US for their handling of consumer payments data Despite facilitating payments, big tech firms have mostly remained tight-lipped about their data collection and storage practices. MitakshOctober 22, 2021
News Critics say OECD’s tax deal for big tech has no teeth. What does it mean for India? OECD claims the deal will bring more revenue to developing countries by taxing big tech equitably, but critics point to loopholes. Nishant KauntiaOctober 13, 2021
News Tech firms in Ireland like Google, Facebook to cough up more under new tax framework Ireland's low tax rate all these years managed to attract big tech companies like Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Apple, and Google. MitakshOctober 8, 2021
News Facebook wants US Federal Trade Commission’s monopoly lawsuit tossed out due to ‘bias’ Facebook hit out at the US antitrust watchdog in a new court filing that argued the purported lack of direct evidence and data. Aihik SurOctober 5, 2021
News Wary of Big Tech, RBI pushes for regulations that are focused on fintech entities In a speech, the deputy governor laid out risks posed by Big Tech and referred to some of the RBI's reforms that faced pushback. Aihik SurOctober 1, 2021