
Telecom Suspension Rules, 2024: New Language, Same Shutdowns?
Revisiting India’s Internet Shutdown Regime Through the Lens of Legal Reform and Ground Realities The enactment of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 has reshaped the legislative…

What to Do If Your Content Was Removed Due to a Copyright Claim
If the content that you have uploaded is removed because of a Copyright Removal Request, you have the option to submit a counter-notification to the…

SFLC.in tests Meta’s AI chatbot for child safety
Following the Wall Street Journal’s article, SFLC.in tested the Meta AI chatbot by conducting conversations with the chatbot. Meta’s employees were concerned about the company…

Statement on Blanket Censorship of Media Outlets and Journalists
Amidst ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, the Government of India has issued blanket censorship orders against media organizations including The Wire, 4 PM News,…

Health – Tracking Apps: Trading off your Privacy for Health?
In today’s digital age, health tracking applications have emerged as an essential tool for individuals striving to monitor and improve their overall well-being. These apps…

Unlawful Expansion of Internet Shutdown Powers in India
The suspension of internet services in India has become a recurring issue, often imposed under the guise of maintaining public order and security. The legal…

Beyond Safe Harbor: The Rise of Personal Liability in Platform Regulation
In recent times, online platform owners and representatives have faced personal liability for user generated content, be it the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov…

DPDP Rules, 2025: Significant Data Fiduciaries and Data Transfers
Background The Government of India passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act, 2023”) on 11th August 2023. This followed seven years of…

SFLC.in’s Comments on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025
On 3rd January 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“draft Rules”) and invited…

Video: Menstruapps and Data Privacy concerns
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, we discussed the most widely used menstrual tracking apps in India and released the detailed analysis “Menstruapps:…

Menstruapps: Tracking Your Cycle or Tracking You?
You downloaded a menstruation app to track your cycle, maybe to predict your period, monitor your fertility, or simply to understand your body better. Menstruation…

SFLC.IN CHALLENGES RULE 16 OF THE BLOCKING RULES 2009 IN THE SUPREME COURT
The Hon’ble Supreme Court was pleased to issue notice to the Union of India on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Software Freedom…