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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.

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Corporate Professionals

Data Privacy, AI And Technology Newsletter | February 2026

Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the Data Privacy, AI and Technology Newsletter. This edition captures significant regulatory and policy developments shaping India's evolving digital, AI, and fintech landscape.

India Technology

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Dentons Link Legal

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

India Media & IT

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Vaish Associates Advocates

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

India Media & IT

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Vaish Associates Advocates

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

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

India Technology

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Vaish Associates Advocates

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

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Reining In Police Media Briefings: A Rights Compatible Communication Manual

India Litigation

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

FinTales February 2026: Crypto Clampdown And Privacy Push

India Technology

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Ikigai 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

India's Union Budget 2026 27: An Emerging ESG And Climate Roadmap

India Commercial

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

India Labour Law Reforms 2026: Key Developments And Compliance Updates

India Employment

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Anhad Law

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

The 2026 Legal Mandate (Video)

India Law Performance

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Counselect Services Pvt. Ltd.

Navigating Privacy Risks For Edtech Platforms And Educational Institutions Under India's Data Protection Regime: Children's Data, Consent And Compliance

India's gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem comprising online gaming platforms, fantasy sports operators, real-money gaming companies, casual mobile games, esports platforms and gamified social apps has experienced explosive growth.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Data Privacy Risks For Gaming, Fantasy Sports And Online Platforms Under India's DPDP Regime: Behavioural Profiling, Consent And Compliance

India's gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem comprising online gaming platforms, fantasy sports operators, real-money gaming companies, casual mobile games, esports platforms and gamified social apps has experienced explosive growth.

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Data Privacy Risks For Real Estate And Proptech Businesses Under DPDP Regime: Surveillance, KYC And Customer Trust

India's real estate sector traditionally document-heavy and relationship-driven, is undergoing a quiet but profound digital transformation.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Data Privacy Risks For Automotive, EV And Connected Mobility Businesses Under DPDP Regime: Telematics, Location Data And Accountability

The modern automobile is no longer a purely mechanical product. Cars, two-wheelers, electric vehicles (EVs), fleet vehicles and mobility platforms now function as rolling data ecosystems.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

TechTicker Edition 74: January 2026

India Technology

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Ikigai Law

Balancing Privacy & IP With Accountability In The Digital Age: The Dabur Case

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Web3 And The Metaverse: India's Challenge In A Decentralized Future

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MZM Legal

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Law: Implications For Global Businesses

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Remfry & Sagar

Data Privacy Compliance For IT, SaaS And Global Technologies Companies Under India's DPDP Regime – Cross Border Data Transfers, Accountability And Trust

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Strengthening The Digital Gatekeepers: Delhi High Court Mandates E-KYC Norms For Domain Name Registrations To Combat Online Fraud

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LexOrbis

NCLAT Confirms Abuse Of Dominance: Whatsapp LLC v. Union Of India

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Acuity Law

No Longer Just AI Buzz – What Legal Teams Should Actually Prepare For (Video)

India Technology

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Counselect Services Pvt. Ltd.

Data Privacy Compliance In Digital Lending & Financial Services

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

The Impact Of The DPDP Framework On GCCs In India

AP

AZB & Partners

NCLAT Confirms Abuse Of Dominance: Whatsapp LLC v. Union Of India

In January 2021, WhatsApp released an in-app notification mandating users to accept its updated privacy policy ("2021 Privacy policy") and Terms of Service by 08 February 2021...

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Acuity Law

No Longer Just AI Buzz – What Legal Teams Should Actually Prepare For (Video)

A year ago, one of the big calls was that AI in legal would move from the lab to the desk. That's happened.

India Technology

mI

Counselect Services Pvt. Ltd.

Data Privacy Compliance In Digital Lending & Financial Services

India's banking, financial services and insurance ("BFSI") sector particularly digital lending platforms, NBFCs, fintech intermediaries, payment aggregators and neo-banks...

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

The Impact Of The DPDP Framework On GCCs In India

It is estimated that India is home to more than 1,800 Global Capability Centres ("GCCs") that employ over 1.8 million professionals.

AP

AZB & Partners

India's New Privacy Law Is Here: What You Need To Know

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McDermott Will & Schulte

When Identity Becomes Property: Understanding Personality Rights

In India, people have long been influenced by celebrities, ranging from copying their dressing styles to emulating their mannerisms and speech.

Saga Legal

India's Data Protection Law Enters The Enforcement Phase: What The 18-Month Compliance Window Means For Indian And Global Businesses?

Indian and Global Business, focusing on India market/operations, now have a finite 18-month window to move from high-level policy discussions to demonstrable and operational compliance.

LegaLogic

India's Data Privacy Rules: What Your Business Needs To Know

On November 13, 2025, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology finalized the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) Rules (Rules)...

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Bass, Berry & Sims

Analysing The Annex 3E Data Protection And Processing Of Personal Information Under The India-UK CETA

On July 24, 2025, India and the UK entered into an international agreement, the "Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and India", commonly referred to as the India-UK CETA.

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LexOrbis

Corporate Investigations And Indian Data Privacy Law

Solaris Legal

Consent Managers Under India's DPDP Act And DPDP Rules

AP

AZB & Partners

Impact Of DPDP Act And Rules On Pharmaceutical Companies

Saga Legal

Personality Rights And The Bachchan Cases: A New Chapter In Indian Jurisprudence

India Technology

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Update - Meity Notifies Rules Operationalising The DPDP Framework In India

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Khurana and Khurana

Issue Of Prompt Injections: Open AI's New Atlas Browser Faces Critical Cybersecurity Threats

India Technology

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

India's Data Paradox: Safeguarding Privacy While Preserving Competition

India Anti-trust

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Health Data & The DPDP Act—Navigating India's Healthcare Privacy Frontier

India Healthcare

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Samagra Law

Impact Of DPDP Rules On Websites In India: Complete Compliance Guide

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Legitpro Law

Behind The Buzzwords: Real-World Implications Of India's DPDP Law

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Clasis Law

How India's M&A Landscape Will Be Reshaped By The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025

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Legitpro Law

Privacy At The Price Of Transparency: Legal Implications Of The Amendments To Section 8 Of The RTI Act

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Obhan & Associates

Differences In The Roles And Responsibilities Of DPO And CISO

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Aadhaar Authentication And Offline Verification Amendment Regulations, 2025: Strengthening India's Digital Identity Framework

India Compliance

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IndiaLaw LLP

How Can Government Contractors And Regulated Entities Navigate India's DPDP Rules, 2025

India Government

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Legitpro Law

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

AP

AK & Partners

No Longer Just AI Buzz – What Legal Teams Should Actually Prepare For (Video)

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Counselect Services Pvt. Ltd.

Personal Data Protection Law – A Game Changer (Video)

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Corporate Professionals

How Serious Is India About Personal Data Protection?

AP

Alpha Partners

Webinar: Digital Privacy: First Step Towards Data Localization (Apr 26, 2018)Intro (Video)

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Nishith Desai Associates

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