Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025
The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 lay down compliance requirements for entities handling personal data. They focus on lawful processing, breach reporting, children’s privacy, data localisation and penalties for security failures.
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Data Fiduciaries
Entities must process data lawfully and report breaches “without delay.”
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IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Amendment Rules, 2025: AI & Synthetic Content
These amendments tighten regulations on synthetically generated information (SGI) and AI-based content to curb deepfakes and ensure digital accountability. The rules introduce formal recognition of synthetic content, mandatory labelling, intermediary obligations, prohibited content categories and faster compliance timelines.
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Recognition of Synthetic Conte
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
On August 22, 2025, the President of India gave assent to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. This legislation aims to protect players from financial ruin and addiction while fostering a safe, constructive digital ecosystem.
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Ban on Online Money Games
The Act strictly prohibits all online games involving money, whether based on chance, skill, or hybrid model