WHAT IF HACHETTE CAME TO INDIA? A WHAT-IF ANALYSIS
Introduction In a pivotal decision by the US Court of Appeals of the Second Circuit, in Hachette Book Group v. Internet Archive, where the court found the IA’s digital lending program to be in violation of the copyright law, raising several questions at the forefront of its broader implications on the copyright regime globally. Against […]
Algorithmic Amplification and Defamation: Legal and Ethical Implications for Digital Platforms
Introduction Today, algorithms dictate what information users see on various social media and other Internet outlets. Such optimizations, aimed at increasing user interaction, cause negative externalities like disinformation is content that harms someone’s or an organization’s reputation. As this becomes the case, the following legal and ethical questions become relevant to platform accountability, negligence, and […]
Virtual Reality Technology: Innovations and Applications
INTRODUCTION Being applicable in many ways virtual reality or VR has now revolutionized several industries or had a new improved version altogether. Virtual reality (VR) is applied to gaming and entertainment going through 360 videos and narrative storytelling. Virtual reality (VR) enhances learning in training and education through creating virtual classrooms and educational simulation. Healthcare […]
Regulating Digital Freedoms: A Constitutional Analysis of India’s New IT Rules
INTRODUCTION OTT service is relatively new in influencing the consumption patterns of the content in India and elsewhere in the world. However, there is no ignoring the fact that the Indian government has adopted new IT rules that were targeted at these platforms with a view to governing the social media platforms and ensure they […]
Behind the Screen: Unmasking the Dark Patterns That Manipulate Shoppers
Introduction Recently, online shopping and the number of internet users have rapidly increased in India. We are expected to become the largest users of the Internet in a few years. However, there is concern about the manipulation and misleading of users. Many e-commerce players intentionally manipulate and mislead users through advertising. Unethical strategies are used […]
Section 66A of IT Act,2000
So, let’s firstly we discuss about that what is IT Act 2000, which develops in 9th June, 2000. The information Technology Act 2000 is created by Parliament in 2000, It is the first law in India which relates the problem & matter of cybercrime and E- commerce. An act to provide a legal recognition for […]
Harmonizing Creativity and Copyright: Navigating the Landscape of Music Remixes and User-Generated Content
Introduction A remix in music is attributed to a piece of composition that has been altered and customised from the original piece by adding, eliminating, enlarging certain segments of the music or tune. Today, remixes and mash ups for various songs are a medium to the innovation and creative expression of the artist. With artists […]
The Rising Tide of Cyber Fraud in India: Navigating the Digital Minefield
In our technology-infused world, its risks have escalated. India faces a rising concern: cyber fraud. It threatens the financial security and privacy of people and businesses. As India advances technologically, confronting this surge in cyber fraud is crucial. This requires a multifaceted approach involving laws, education, and rigorous security measures to safeguard against the alarming […]
Online Gaming: Legal Enforcement of the Virtual World
INTRODUCTION Online games have been on a rise since the advancements made in technology over the past few years. Users can enter completely virtual worlds by clicking a few keys on their mobile phones or personal computers. The technology of today is so advanced that in fact there is little difference between the virtual world […]
Digitizing Governance: Exploring India’s Shift to Digital Offices
Introduction The blog studies the emergence of regulatory agencies as digital offices in India and the issues they present in the Indian setting. While digitization promises to revolutionise dispute resolution in India, concerns have been raised about accessibility, data privacy, and infrastructural preparedness. The suggested method promotes a hybrid paradigm that combines physical and digital […]