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Privacy And Digital Practices – A Competition Lens

NCLAT recently delivered its judgment in WhatsApp v. Competition Commission of India, in an appeal that arose from the CCI's order, holding that WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy Update, amounted to an abuse of dominant position under Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002.

Shivadass & Shivadass

Data Privacy Qua WhatsApp Policy Of 2021: A Critical Analysis Under Indian Competition Law

Drawing on comparative insights from the Court of Justice of the European Union's ("CJEU") ruling in Meta v. Bundeskartellamt and legislative frameworks such as the European Union Digital Markets Act and India's Draft Digital Competition Bill, the article situates the case within a broader global movement to regulate digital platforms.

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Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India

Between Fraud Prevention And Digital Autonomy: Rethinking Sanchar Saathi

On 28th November 2025 , the Department of Telecommunications issued a directive to manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets in India, to pre-install an application termed ‘Sanchar Saathi' – a mobile application that aims at enhancing cyber security at the device level and providing users with a platform to report cyber fraud.

Shivadass & Shivadass

Data Privacy Qua WhatsApp Policy Of 2021: A Critical Analysis Under Indian Competition Law

This article examines the Competition Commission of India's intervention in WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy under the Competition Act, 2002. It argues that data has become both a parameter of market power and a mechanism of exploitative and exclusionary abuse.

CP

Corporate Professionals

Data Privacy Risks For Telecom Operators And OTT Platforms Under India's DPDP Regime: User Metadata, Surveillance And Platform Accountability

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Data Privacy Risks For Aviation, Travel, And Hospitality Businesses Under India's DPDP Regime: Passenger Data, Surveillance And Global Compliance

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Tightening The DPDP Screw: 12‑Month Compliance Window On Government's Radar

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

DPDP Act Compliance For Logistics And Supply Chain Companies In India: GPS Tracking, Telematics And Workforce Data Risks

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

From Data Rooms To Consent Rooms: How M&A Due Diligence Is Changing In 2026?

DL

DSK Legal

DPDP Act Compliance For Tax And Accounting Firms In India: Data Protection, Cloud Risks And Professional Confidentiality

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

DPDP Series – Episode 6: Data On The Move – Transfers, Sales & Compliance (Video)

AP

AK & Partners

DPDP Series – Episode 5: Think Global, Store Local: Data Localisation Is Here To Stay! (Video)

AP

AK & Partners

DPDP Series – Episode 4: Breach Reporting Across Sectors – Whom Do You Report? (Video)

AP

AK & Partners

DPDP Series – Episode 3: The Power Duo: Data Fiduciary & Processor Explained (Video)

AP

AK & Partners

Union Budget 2026: Big Bets In Tech

India Technology

I

CMS INDUSLAW

JIO-Blackrock Joint Venture: Reshaping Investment Landscape

A

Acuity Law

India Rolls Out CNAP In 2026: Official Caller Name Display To Fight Spam, Powered By KYC Databases And Privacy Opt-Out

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

Decoding The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines And Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026: Implications And Required Actions

India Media & IT

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JSA

F&M - Dispute Resolution & ADR - Highlights 2025

India Litigation

Fox & Mandal

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Data Protection

Privacy And Digital Practices – A Competition Lens

NCLAT recently delivered its judgment in WhatsApp v. Competition Commission of India, in an appeal that arose from the CCI's order, holding that WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy Update, amounted to an abuse of dominant position under Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002.

Shivadass & Shivadass

Data Privacy Qua WhatsApp Policy Of 2021: A Critical Analysis Under Indian Competition Law

Drawing on comparative insights from the Court of Justice of the European Union's ("CJEU") ruling in Meta v. Bundeskartellamt and legislative frameworks such as the European Union Digital Markets Act and India's Draft Digital Competition Bill, the article situates the case within a broader global movement to regulate digital platforms.

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Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India

Data Privacy Qua WhatsApp Policy Of 2021: A Critical Analysis Under Indian Competition Law

This article examines the Competition Commission of India's intervention in WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy under the Competition Act, 2002. It argues that data has become both a parameter of market power and a mechanism of exploitative and exclusionary abuse.

CP

Corporate Professionals

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Flags Ethical And Security Concerns Around AI Systems

India Technology

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Immutability vs Accountability: Data Protection Challenges For Crypto, Web3, And Blockchain Platforms Under India's DPDP Regime

India Technology

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Enterprise AI Oversight: Strategic Controls For In-House And Shadow AI Deployments

India Technology

AP

AK & Partners

Commercial AI Deployments: Legal And Regulatory Considerations For AI As A SaaS Or Product Offering

India Technology

AP

AK & Partners

AI-Powered Workplace Governance: From Bias Audits, Cross-Border Data Flow And Market Outlook

India Technology

AP

AK & Partners

India's AI Governance Regime: Interplay Of IT Act, DPDP Act, And Sectoral Regulations

India Technology

AP

AK & Partners

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Privacy Protection

Privacy And Digital Practices – A Competition Lens

NCLAT recently delivered its judgment in WhatsApp v. Competition Commission of India, in an appeal that arose from the CCI's order, holding that WhatsApp's 2021 Privacy Policy Update, amounted to an abuse of dominant position under Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002.

Shivadass & Shivadass

Data Privacy Qua WhatsApp Policy Of 2021: A Critical Analysis Under Indian Competition Law

Drawing on comparative insights from the Court of Justice of the European Union's ("CJEU") ruling in Meta v. Bundeskartellamt and legislative frameworks such as the European Union Digital Markets Act and India's Draft Digital Competition Bill, the article situates the case within a broader global movement to regulate digital platforms.

La

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India

Between Fraud Prevention And Digital Autonomy: Rethinking Sanchar Saathi

On 28th November 2025 , the Department of Telecommunications issued a directive to manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets in India, to pre-install an application termed ‘Sanchar Saathi' – a mobile application that aims at enhancing cyber security at the device level and providing users with a platform to report cyber fraud.

Shivadass & Shivadass

Data Privacy Qua WhatsApp Policy Of 2021: A Critical Analysis Under Indian Competition Law

CP

Corporate Professionals

Data Privacy, AI And Technology Newsletter | February 2026

India Technology

DL

Dentons Link Legal

India IT Rules Before And After Amendment & AI-Generated Content

India Media & IT

VA

Vaish Associates Advocates

Checklist For Compliance With The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines And Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026

India Media & IT

VA

Vaish Associates Advocates

Data Privacy Risks For Telecom Operators And OTT Platforms Under India's DPDP Regime: User Metadata, Surveillance And Platform Accountability

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Regulation Of AI-Generated/Deepfake Content And Synthetically Generated Information (SGI) In India-New Rules

India Technology

VA

Vaish Associates Advocates

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Latest Videos

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DPDP Series – Episode 5: Think Global, Store Local: Data Localisation Is Here To Stay! (Video)

AP

AK & Partners

DPDP Act 2023 Navigating The Road To Enforcement (Video)

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Personal Data Protection Law – A Game Changer (Video)

CP

Corporate Professionals

[Live] Tackling Data Protection Concerns In The Realm Of Evolving FinTech Industry In India (Video)

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Podcast #5 - Remedies Offered | The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022

AP

Argus Partners

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