Google’s $30 Million Settlement and The Coppa: A Closer Look
Google has just agreed to pay $30 million in a preliminary settlement, pursuant to a proposed class action lawsuit in California, to resolve allegations that YouTube collected personal information from children, without obtaining parental consent and used it to provide targeted advertisements. The settlement awaits approval from U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen. If approved, it will mark an initiative toward resolving the allegations and compensating those […]
Hey, Who Let the AI In? A Closer Look at the Otter. AI lawsuit
Smart devices have become essential tools in modern life. From voice assistants in our homes to fitness trackers and AI-powered meeting software, these technologies promise convenience and personalized experiences. However, this convenience comes with a trade-off: our personal data. Many consumers accept this exchange without fully understanding what information is being collected or how it […]
Caught in the Crossfire: Wikipedia and the UK’s Online Safety Crackdown
In our previous article, we examined the U.K.’s Online Safety Act (OSA), which has faced significant criticism for its broad categorisation framework that potentially captures platforms beyond its intended scope, mandatory identity verification requirements that risk undermining user privacy, and the imposition of disproportionate compliance burdens on diverse online services. On 11 August 2025, the […]
How is Biometric Data Protected Under Indian Law?
Introduction Biometric data, including fingerprints, facial scans, and voiceprints, plays an increasingly prominent role in modern security and authentication systems because it offers ease and seamlessness. A broad range of organisations collect or process biometric data. Financial institutions use it for secure logins or transaction approvals. E-commerce platforms use it to enable faster checkout processes. […]
The ADGM’s New Cyber Risk Management Framework: A Closer Look
On July 29, 2025, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced amendments to its regulatory framework on cyber risk management, effective January 31, 2026. The framework requires authorised persons (persons who are allowed to conduct financial activities under the General Rulebook of FSRA) to establish and maintain comprehensive […]
America’s AI Action Plan: A Heady Cocktail of Techno-optimism, Culture Wars and Geopolitics
On July 23, 2025, the White House unveiled its Artificial Intelligence Action Plan (the “Plan”), following President Donald Trump’s executive order in January titled “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence.” Where previous policy focused on establishing guardrails through executive orders and agency guidance, the new Plan prioritizes deregulation and rapid deployment to accelerate […]
The UK’s Online Safety Act: Protection or Overreach?
On April 24, 2025, the UK’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the ‘Protection of Children Codes of Practice’, implementing Part 3 of the Online Safety Act. This framework imposed new obligations on digital platforms accessible within the UK, with a compliance deadline of July 24, 2025. Following implementation, platforms began restricting access to UK users, […]
Free Access to Fair Access: The Shift Toward Paid Web Crawling
On 1st July, 2025, Cloudflare, a network services and cybersecurity company announced a pay-per-crawl tool that blocks AI crawling on websites by default while allowing site owners to set micropayment rates for authorized access. This development could reshape the economic relationship between content publishers and AI companies as traditional web traffic models face mounting pressure […]
Tax Reform in the UAE: Shifting Sands
A dramatic transformation is underway in the Middle Eastern fiscal landscape, with states becoming increasingly willing to tax income and business profits. The region has historically relied on minimal tax regimes, with most Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states using oil revenues to support government spending. However, these countries are now witnessing a decisive shift toward […]
Healthtech Startups Take on Epic: A Closer Look
Particle Health and CureIS, two healthtech startups have recently filed lawsuits against Epic Systems, the largest provider of electronic health record (EHR) systems in the United States. Epic, known for supplying EHR software to major hospitals and healthcare providers across the country, is being accused of engaging in anticompetitive conduct that allegedly stifles innovation and […]
