Asia: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

On June 18, 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued an stating that if a brand’s product label, website, or advertising uses the term ‘100%’ in any claim about composition, ingredients, or naturalness, then that claim must be literally and verifiably true.

The Australian Privacy Commissioner has determined that Monash IVF and a telehealth company have interfered with the privacy of website visitors via tracking pixels, without obtaining end-user consent.

Food-safety enforcement in India has begun to look markedly different over the past few months. Five-star hotels, restaurant chains, quick-commerce dark stores, food manufacturers, nutraceutical companies and even celebrity endorsers have come under regulatory scrutiny.

This July 2026 edition of Game, Set & Match Monthly delivers comprehensive coverage of the latest legal, regulatory, and industry developments shaping sports and gaming in India and globally. From online gaming regulations and emerging technology impacts to sports law battles and international policy shifts, this newsletter provides strategic insights into the biggest stories transforming these dynamic industries.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its final stages, with the third-place play-off and the final between defending champions Argentina and Spain expected to attract millions of viewers worldwide, the focus is no longer confined to the action on the pitch. Even before the tournament commenced, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., had secured the exclusive media rights for India, by approaching the Delhi High Court seeking protection against rogue websites and digital platforms expected to illegally stream the tournament. The proceedings demonstrate that acquiring exclusive broadcasting rights is only the first step, with effective protection against digital piracy being equally essential.

Indonesia's sports industry has received increasing commercial interest, with the increasing number of investments in professional clubs, sports venues, fitness businesses, event organisers, sponsorships, and athlete management. To accommodate these developments, the Ministry of Youth and Sports ("MoYS") issued MoYS Regulation No. 9 of 2026 on the Sports Industry ("MoYS 9/2026"), revoking MoYS Regulation No. 3 of 2023. Unlike its predecessor, which focused on the development of the sports industry, MoYS 9/2026 introduces risk-based business licensing, professional athlete regulation, and governance of professional sporting events.

With the evolution of generative artificial intelligence (AI) constantly growing in pace, countries around the world are scrambling to update their laws to tackle new challenges and opportunities posed by this technology.

The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) recently provided further guidance on the foreign-sourced income exemption (FSIE) regime by publishing four new frequently...

In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court (Court) made an important distinction between liking a post and sharing a post on social media platforms.

This July 2026 edition of Game, Set & Match Monthly delivers comprehensive coverage of the latest legal, regulatory, and industry developments shaping sports and gaming in India and globally. From online gaming regulations and emerging technology impacts to sports law battles and international policy shifts, this newsletter provides strategic insights into the biggest stories transforming these dynamic industries.

The Supreme Court has ruled on the classification of online gaming, fantasy sports, and casino activities under India's GST framework, determining whether these platforms constitute betting and gambling when players stake money on uncertain outcomes. This landmark decision addresses the constitutional validity of GST levy on actionable claims arising from such transactions and clarifies the legal treatment of contingent beneficial interests in movable property under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.

В Индии «Электронные услуги» определяются как «Электронная торговля» (или, как правило, именуются «E-Commerce»)...