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Blog Entry The Competition Law Case Against Whatsapp’s 2021 Privacy Policy Alteration
by Aman Nair and Arindrajit Basu published Dec 31, 2020 last modified Mar 24, 2021 04:12 PM — filed under: , , , , , ,
Having examined the privacy implications of Whatsapp's changes to its privacy policy in 2021, this issue brief is the second output in our series examining the effects of those changes. This brief examines the changes in the context of data sharing between Whatsapp and Facebook as being an anticompetitive action in violation of the Indian Competition Act, 2002.
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Blog Entry Standard Essential Patents on Low-Cost Mobile Phones in India: A Case to Strengthen Competition Regulation?
by Nehaa Chaudhari published Feb 25, 2016 last modified Apr 24, 2016 04:42 AM — filed under: , , ,
The realization of the promise of the sub hundred dollar mobile device as a facilitator of access to knowledge is contingent inter alia on its availability in the market place. In turn, the market availability of the sub hundred dollar mobile device is influenced by the existence of an enabling environment for producers to produce, and consumers to consume. From a regulatory perspective, the enabling environment itself is a function of existing laws and policies, and the ‘developmental effects’ of certain laws and policies (Saraswati, 2012).
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
Blog Entry CCI allowed to probe Ericsson: FAQs on Ericsson’s disputes with Micromax and Intex
by Nehaa Chaudhari published Apr 30, 2016 last modified May 01, 2016 01:46 PM — filed under: , , , ,
The blog post is an analysis of the recent decision of the Delhi High Court, clarifying that the Competition Commission of India could investigate Ericsson for a violation of competition law. A shorter version of this blog post was published in the Quint on April 30, 2016.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs