Regulatory Framework for the development of responsible Artificial Intelligence
The broad tenets of the suggested regulatory framework should comprise of an independent statutory authority, a Multi Stakeholder Body (MSB) that will act as an advisory body to the proposed statutory authority, and categorizations of the AI use cases based on their risk and regulating them according to broad principles of Responsible AI.
Open Network for Digital Commerce to democratize digital commerce.
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a Section 8 company, under the initiative of DPIIT, with a mission to democratize digital commerce. Any two platforms that are compliant with the ONDC Protocol can interoperate without specifically integrating with each other’s systems. The ONDC Protocol compliant applications together constitute the ONDC Network.
Consultation Paper on Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector
Sandboxing framework for digital communication sector in India aim to strike a balance between encouraging innovation and managing risk, while also promoting competition and protecting consumers. The scope of the framework may cover a range of issues, including data privacy and security, interoperability, consumer protection, transparency, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
TRAI Drive tests for Key Performance Indicators of telecom service providers
The Drive tests were conducted to assess the network quality provided by cellular mobile telephone service providers for voice and data services. The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)were assessed for the networks of all telecom service providers operating in the region.
TRAI extends due date to send comments to consultation of Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector
Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector
Consultation Paper on Regulatory Mechanism for Over-the Top (OTT) Communication Services, and Selective Banning of OTT Services
Consultation Paper on Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services, and Selective Banning of OTT Services, seeking inputs from stakeholders, has been placed on TRAI’s website (www.trai.gov.in). Written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper are invited from stakeholders by 4th August 2023 and counter comments by 18th August 2023.
DoT Launches Bharat 6G Alliance to Drive Innovation and Collaboration in Next-Generation Wireless Technology
One of the key goals of B6GA is to facilitate market access for Indian telecom technology products and services, enabling the country to emerge as a global leader in 6G technology. To achieve this, These efforts shall promote technology ownership and indigenous manufacturing, create a culture of technology co-innovation, reduce imports, boost export opportunities and augment creation of Intellectual Property.
Guidelines on Information Security Practices for government entities
These guidelines are a roadmap for the Government entities and industry to reduce cyber risk, protect citizen data and continue to improve the cyber security ecosystem in the country. They will serve as a fundamental document for audit teams, including internal, external, and third-party auditors, to assess an organisation’s security posture against the specified cybersecurity requirements.
Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India allowed to perform Aadhaar authentication for registration of births and deaths
The Registrar General and Census Commissioner has allowed Office of the Registrar General, India to perform Yes or No Aadhaar authentication, on voluntary basis, for verification of Aadhaar number being collected along with other details as sought in the reporting forms of births or deaths.
TRAI proposes formation of a working group to study and give recommendations on faster adoption of 5G
In view of the immense potential and likely contribution of 5G, Forum of Indian Regulators (FOIR) has agreed to set up a group to study the opportunities and challenges associated with adoption of 5G and related technologies such as AIMLIIOT/M2M/ARNRllndustry4.0 etc. in different sectors represented in FOIR viz. Industries, ports, airports, power sector, petroleum & natural gas, Real Estate, Food industry etc for sector specific applications as well as common applications in Data analytics, office management, MIS etc. for the regulators.
