Advent of a new-era Digital India Act – Key aspects to look out

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The Government is set to revamp the landscape of information technology law in India through the introduction of the Digital India Act("DIA") which would replace the Information Technology Act, 2000. While the DIA is proposed to be a comprehensive framework which will cover different aspects of digital space including modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, it remains to be seen, how the government shapes this legislation in times to come. Amidst reports that other pieces in the technology law framework could include a Data Protection Bill which will deal with protecting privacy of individuals in digital space and propose a data protection framework, this podcast highlights what's expected as part of these legislations, and the focal points of what these legislations should address.