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Last week, @asiavisual1 Centre for Law & Critical Emerging Tech co-hosted a high-level closed-door roundtable with @cgpdtm_india and @NLUDelhi on India’s SEP future. 🔍 Focus: EVs, AI, Clean Energy 🤝 Insightful exchange across govt, industry, academia #InnovationPolicy #SEP

March 25, a California verdict and India’s #NHRC action converged on the same issue: platform design harms to children. From algorithmic accountability to stricter norms under DPDP,the shift is clear.ASIA report comes at the right time. DPDP-Compliance-Report-1.pdf

यदि भारत में रहना है तो भारत का क़ानून मानना ही पड़ेगा …! और हम यह तय करेंगे।

A timely and necessary intervention by NHRC. In today’s digital age, safeguarding children’s data is not optional—it’s a fundamental responsibility. Platforms must move beyond intent and ensure full compliance with the DPDP Act, especially on data tracking, security, and grievance redressal. Accountability and transparency are key to building a safe digital ecosystem for our future generations.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) writes to the Electronics and Information Technology Ministry Secretary on alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act),

एनएचआरसी ने डीपीडीपी एक्ट के उल्लंघन पर उठाया गंभीर सवाल, बच्चों का डेटा सुरक्षा खतरे में. एनएचआरसी ने डिजिटल पर्सनल डेटा प्रोटेक्शन एक्ट के उल्लंघन पर संज्ञान लिया है। बच्चों के डेटा ट्रांसफर की निगरानी और शिकायत निवारण प्रणाली की कमी को लेकर आयोग... rashtrapress.com/national/nhrc-…

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has written to the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology over alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act). The Commission raised concerns about the absence of mechanisms to track the transfer of children’s data on major digital platforms, as well as the lack of an effective grievance redressal system. @India_NHRC | #NHRC | #DPDPAct | #DataProtection | #ChildDataSafety | #DigitalRights | #PrivacyMatters | #DataPrivacy | #ChildRights | #CyberSafety | #GrievanceRedressal | #DigitalIndia | #TechRegulation | #OnlineSafety | #DataGovernance | #HumanRights | #UNI

राष्ट्रीय मानवाधिकार आयोग (NHRC) ने इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स और सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय के सचिव को डिजिटल व्यक्तिगत डेटा संरक्षण अधिनियम (DPDP Act) के कथित उल्लंघनों के संबंध में पत्र लिखा है। विशेष रूप से, प्रमुख डिजिटल प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पर बच्चों के डेटा हस्तांतरण को ट्रैक करने और शिकायत निवारण तंत्र की अनुपस्थिति के संबंध में। @India_NHRC | #NHRC | #DPDPAct | #DataProtection | #ChildDataSafety | #DigitalRights | #PrivacyMatters | #DataPrivacy | #ChildRights | #CyberSafety | #GrievanceRedressal | #DigitalIndia | #TechRegulation | #OnlineSafety | #DataGovernance | #HumanRights | #UNI | #Univarta

NHRC Issues Notices Over Alleged DPDP Act Violations by AI, Social Media, and EdTech Platforms New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), particularly concerning the absence of systems for tracking children’s data transfers and grievance redressal mechanisms across major digital platforms. A bench led by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo initiated action following a complaint based on a report by think tank ASIA. The Commission has issued notices to key government bodies, including the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Communications. Copies of the notices have also been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Commission has also sought clarification from the Ministry of Communications regarding the process for providing SIM connections to children for internet or mobile usage. Notably, there is a gap in availability of information regarding registering SIM cards in the names of minors in India. The DPDP Act, enacted in 2023 and operationalized through rules notified in late 2025, is considered one of the most advanced data protection frameworks globally. It aims to safeguard vulnerable groups, including children, women, and the elderly, from cyber risks. While certain provisions—such as verifiable parental consent—have been granted an 18-month compliance window, several critical requirements, including data tracking, server security, and grievance redressal systems, are mandated for immediate implementation. According to the report, major platforms such as Meta Platforms, Khan Academy, WhatsApp, Grok, Gemini, Perplexity AI, and Microsoft Math Solver have yet to fully comply with these provisions. The Commission has expressed serious concern, stating that such lapses pose a significant threat to children’s digital safety. It has directed the concerned entities to submit compliance reports within 15 days. The NHRC, a statutory and independent body tasked with protecting human rights in India, holds powers comparable to those of a civil court, and its members have a status equivalent to that of a Supreme Court judge. The Commission has also indicated that similar actions may be taken in the future to safeguard other vulnerable groups, including senior citizens.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) writes to the Electronics and Information Technology Ministry Secretary on alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), particularly concerning the absence of systems for tracking children’s data transfers and grievance redressal mechanisms across major digital platforms.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) writes to the Electronics and Information Technology Ministry Secretary on alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), particularly concerning the absence of systems for tracking children’s data transfers and grievance redressal mechanisms across major digital platforms. @India_NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), particularly concerning the absence of child data tracking systems and effective grievance redressal mechanisms on several digital platforms.

ASIA’s report on #DPDP Compliance in Respect to Children’s Data 2026 finds 71% of AI platforms used by minors non-compliant with India’s data protection framework. Findings raise urgent concerns as India moves toward full DPDP implementation by 2027. DPDP-Compliance-Report-1.pdf

New article in @AayudhMedia Aayudh Update Magazine by @KanoongoPriyank (@India_NHRC ) & Shivani Singh calls for integrating millets into the PDS to move from calorie security to nutritional security. #FoodSecurity #Millets #PublicPolicy #India

ASIA & partners hosted GI Manthan to strengthen the Mithila Makhana sector. Experts discussed GI gaps, quality, branding, farmer support & the need for a unified identity for global markets. #GImanthan #Makhana

Khushi Kesari & Shivani Singh presented Collecting in Code at ICCROM’s Ctrl+S Culture conference — the only paper from India. They explored how AI is reshaping museums & cultural rights. #AIandHeritage #DigitalMuseums

We’re happy to announce a roundtable focused on strengthening India’s Basmati ecosystem. Key discussions: aligning seed & GI laws, closing loopholes, DNA-based purity checks, boosting traceability through BasmatiNET, and tackling global trade challenges. #Basmati #GI

@cgpdtm_india @pragyasansthan @SGTUniversity @TiePatna

We’re happy to announce a collaborative roundtable on strengthening the Mithila Makhana ecosystem Discussions focus on GI governance, certification, fair pay, traceability & building a strong cultural brand identity. #MithilaMakhana #GI #Agriculture #Heritage #RuralEconomy

#PatrickMcGee’s Apple in China reveals how #Apple’s success is tied to #China’s factories, #politics, and #power — exposing the risks of #supplychains intertwined with #authoritarian regimes. Read the full article here: asiaresearch.co/decypher-journ…

The Tiananmen Papers offers a rare glimpse into #CCP deliberations before the 1989 #Tiananmen crackdown — exposing #power struggles, #reform debates, and the prioritisation of #stability over #dissent. Read the full article here: asiaresearch.co/decypher-journ…