Centre blocks some websites exposing Aadhaar, PAN details, ET LegalWorld
The government has blocked some websites that were exposing sensitive personal identifiable information (PII), including Aadhaar and PAN card details of Indian citizens. The IT Ministry was made aware that some portals were exposing sensitive data of people. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) lodged a complaint with the police authorities concerned for violation […]
DGGI suggests info sharing with fgn govts, blocking websites to curb GST evasion in OIDAR services, ET LegalWorld
GST investigation arm DGGI has suggested reciprocal arrangements with foreign governments for information sharing and enforcement measures as well as blocking of websites to prevent tax evasion in OIDAR services like e-gaming, online education and advertisement. The move has been necessitated as it has come to DGGI’s notice that there are entities, including online casinos […]
DGGI flags online gaming as ‘high-risk’ sector, recommends blocking 167 websites, ET LegalWorld
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has urged for increased scrutiny of online gaming platforms, citing concerns over potential tax evasion and money laundering risks. According to news agency PTI, an inter-departmental committee with representatives from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), tax, and consumer affairs departments may be set up. […]