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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Ambiguities in DPDP Act about publicly available data pose challenges for AI firms, startups: IAMAI
NEW DELHI: The Internet and Mobile Association of India ( IAMAI ), in a submission to the Ministry of Electronics and IT ( MeitY ), Thursday said that the ambiguities in the Digital Personal Data Protection Act , 2023 (DPDP Act), concerning the processing of publicly available person data may pose challenges for artificial intelligence ( AI ) companies. These ambiguities will particularly impact AI companies using large datasets for training their models, the industry association said. 'Requiring AI companies to determine whether all publicly accessible personal data had been voluntarily made available by data principals themselves was practically unfeasible,' IAMAI said, citing that even in instances where personal data is shared publicly to comply with a legal obligation, it may be re-shared or resurface online through various means well after the initial legal disclosure, making it difficult for AI companies to process such data. The association added that restrictions on access to publicly available personal data would impose undue compliance burdens on AI companies, hinder technological progress, and could ultimately obstruct the realisation of AI's potential. 'Such limitations would disproportionately affect startups and smaller companies developing AI models ,' it said. In its submission, IAMAI has suggested the IT ministry to appropriately amend the DPDP Act to remove barriers to using publicly available personal data for training or fine-tuning of AI models. To that end, IAMAI recommended that the Central government, might as an interim measure, consider exempting data fiduciaries from the DPDP Act's provisions if such entities are "processing personal data solely for training or fine-tuning of AI models".
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
IAMAI flags ambiguities in data protection law; cautions impact on AI innovation
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) flagged ambiguities related to handling personal data in the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, in a submission before the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY). The industry body said restrictions on using publicly available data for artificial intelligence (AI) training would increase compliance burdens on AI companies, hinder technological progress, and disproportionately affect startups and smaller AI firms. In the submission, IAMAI said the ambiguities 'surrounding the processing of publicly available personal data might pose practical challenges for AI companies, particularly those using large datasets for training their models.' For them to verify whether the publicly available data was voluntarily made available is 'practically unfeasible,' it added. 'Even where personal data is shared publicly to comply with a legal obligation, it may be re-shared or resurface online through various means well after the initial legal disclosure, making it difficult for AI companies to process such data,' IAMAI presented in its submission. IAMAI suggested amending the DPDP Act to remove obstacles to using publicly available personal data for AI training. As an interim measure, the government may consider exempting data fiduciaries from certain provisions of the DPDP Act when they are processing personal data solely for AI training or fine-tuning, it suggested. The DPDP Act is yet to be operationalised, after the ministry invited stakeholders' comments on the rules in January. Earlier this week, digital payment companies Google Pay, PhonePe, and Amazon Pay, and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) sought exemption from provisions of the DPDP Act that require user consent for each transaction, citing increased compliance burden, especially severe for small platforms.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IAMAI flags ambiguities in data protection law; cautions impact on AI innovation
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills The Internet and Mobile Association of India ( IAMAI ) flagged ambiguities related to handling personal data in the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, in a submission before the ministry of electronics and information technology ( MeitY ).The industry body said restrictions on using publicly available data for artificial intelligence (AI) training would increase compliance burdens on AI companies , hinder technological progress, and disproportionately affect startups and smaller AI the submission, IAMAI said the ambiguities 'surrounding the processing of publicly available personal data might pose practical challenges for AI companies, particularly those using large datasets for training their models.' For them to verify whether the publicly available data was voluntarily made available is 'practically unfeasible,' it added.'Even where personal data is shared publicly to comply with a legal obligation, it may be re-shared or resurface online through various means well after the initial legal disclosure, making it difficult for AI companies to process such data,' IAMAI presented in its suggested amending the DPDP Act to remove obstacles to using publicly available personal data for AI training. As an interim measure, the government may consider exempting data fiduciaries from certain provisions of the DPDP Act when they are processing personal data solely for AI training or fine-tuning, it DPDP Act is yet to be operationalised, after the ministry invited stakeholders' comments on the rules in this week, digital payment companies Google Pay, PhonePe, and Amazon Pay, and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) sought exemption from provisions of the DPDP Act that require user consent for each transaction, citing increased compliance burden, especially severe for small platforms.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
IAMAI appoints Dream11's Bhavit Sheth to head digital gaming panel
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has appointed Dream11 co-founder Bhavit Sheth as the new chairperson of its Digital Gaming Committee. Nikhil Bansal, Industry Head – Gaming and eServices at Google, has been appointed as the co-chair of the same committee. Previously, Games24x7 co-founder Bhavin Pandya served as the chairman of the committee. Game firm Zupee's founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Dilsher Malhi and Ankush Gera, co-founder and CEO of Junglee Games, were the co-chairs. 'Bhavit Sheth, with his deep experience in building one of India's largest sports technology companies, brings valuable insights into entrepreneurship, user engagement and industry advocacy. Nikhil Bansal, through his role at Google, brings a global perspective on digital gaming trends, monetisation strategies and regulatory best practices,' the committee said in a statement. The IAMAI Digital Gaming Committee represents India's growing digital gaming ecosystem. The industry includes gaming firms along with their developers, platforms, technology providers, service partners, and other participants. 'The sector has immense potential to drive innovation, create jobs and contribute to the vision of Digital India. I look forward to working closely with industry peers and policymakers to promote responsible gaming and build a sustainable ecosystem that benefits players, creators and the broader community,' said Bhavit Sheth, co-founder and chief operating officer, Dream Sports (Dream11). The committee is expected to drive dialogue with relevant policymakers, advocating for responsible gaming. 'India's gaming landscape is evolving rapidly, and by fostering dialogue, best practices and innovation, we can help shape an inclusive and thriving industry that delivers great experiences for millions of gamers,' said Nikhil Bansal, Industry Head – Gaming and eServices, Google.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SEPC, IAMAI sign MoU to promote digital services exports
The Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) and the Internet and Mobile Association of India have signed an MoU to promote India's digital services exports and strengthen the global presence of Indian digital businesses, a statement said on partnership will promote international market access, address trade-related policy challenges, and build export readiness for India's emerging digital sectors, the statement collaboration aims to align institutional efforts in shaping India's leadership in global digital trade, it has been set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The MoU envisions the establishment of joint working groups with government ministries and regulators concerned to address trade-related bottlenecks faced by digital services exporters. SEPC Director General Abhay Sinha said, "India's digital sector holds immense potential in the global services economy. Through this partnership with IAMAI , we aim to create meaningful opportunities for digital enterprises to grow their international footprint and benefit from structured policy and trade support." Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) President Dr. Subho Ray stated that the two entities will focus on promoting key high-potential verticals, including AdTech , FinTech , HealthTech , SaaS, Digital Entertainment, Edutech, Agri Summit, and Cross-Border E-commerce .
