New Rules for Lawful Interception of Telecommunications
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on 28 August 2024 released the draft Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024 (Rules).
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Telecom Cyber Security Rules: A Framework to Bolster Security in the Telecom Sector
On 28 August 2024, the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) published the draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024 (Rules) in exercise of the powers conferred under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
TRAI Issues Directions to Access Service Providers for Taking Measures to Curb Misuse of Messaging Services
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 20 August 2024 issued new directions to prevent fraudulent activities from being committed through promotional and transactions commercial messages (Directions).
New Direction by TRAI to Reinforce TCCCPR Compliance
In a decisive move to combat the ongoing issue of unsolicited commercial communications and fraudulent activities conducted by spammers, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued directions to access service providers on 13 August 2024 (Directions).
Government Notifies New Rules for Certification of Persons to Operate Radio Equipment on Merchant Vessels
On 24 July 2024, the Government of India through the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) published the draft Telecommunications (Commercial Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency to Operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 2024 (Draft Rules) in the Official Gazette.
New Rules for Adjudication and Appeal under the Telecom Act
On 18 July 2024, the Government of India, through the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), published the draft Telecommunications (Adjudication and Appeal) Rules (Draft Rules) in the Official Gazette.
TRAI seeks Stakeholder Views on Service Authorisations under Telecommunication Act
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has kickstarted a comprehensive consultation paper seeking stakeholder comments on the ‘Framework for Service Authorisations to be granted under the Telecommunications Act, 2023’ (TRAI CP).
Way Forward for Right of Way: New Rules Notified under the Telecom Act
On 11 July 2024, the Government of India through the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) published the draft Telecommunications Right of Way Rules, 2024 (Draft Rules) in the Official Gazette.
Government Enacts Selected Provisions of the Telecommunications Act, 2023
On 21 June 2024, the Ministry of Communications, through the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), issued a notification to enforce certain provisions of the highly anticipated Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act). These provisions are set to take effect from 26 June 2024.
IndiaAI Report 2023
On 14 October 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published the IndiaAI Report 2023 (Report). The Report is a collaboration of seven working groups which provided practical considerations and recommendations on India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The aim is to make ‘governance smarter and more data-led’.