Asia: Privacy

India's digital and AI regulatory framework has entered a decisive new phase. On 10 February 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026, introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework specifically addressing Synthetically Generated Information (“SGI”). These amendments, which took effect on 20 February 2026, mark India's response to the proliferation of deepfakes, AI-generated content, and other forms of synthetic media that can deceive users and cause significant harm.

Businesses that are APP (Australian Privacy Principles) entities must comply with the Privacy Act when collecting driver’s licences, and should only do so where reasonably necessary.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) has notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 (“Rules”) (click here) on April 22, 2026.

Since ChatGPT's debut and the rise of DeepSeek for deep reasoning, generative AI tools has become essential for busi- ness operations. More and more companies are increasingly embracing AI, albeit cautiously, by permitting workplace use, purchasing enterprise AI subscriptions and creating corporate AI accounts for employees, with the aim of bringing employee AI usage under corporate risk management.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) has notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 (“Rules”) (click here) on April 22, 2026.

Two landmark US courts’ verdicts in March 2026 may signal a shift in the law relating to platform liability.