Not-for-profit discussion board to be launched to handle cyber challenges

A not-for-profit techno-legal discussion board, primarily pushed by practitioners of regulation and know-how, will quickly be launched to assist handle the challenges of cybercrime, privateness erosion, and regulatory gaps, mentioned the organisers of Cyber Vidhi Sangam 2025.

The inaugural conclave of the discussion board was organised by alumni of Cyber Law & Cyber Forensics Programme, NLSIU. 

“Even the senior-most felony legal professionals are discovering it onerous to maintain tempo with know-how and perceive the nuances of cybercrimes. There are real-life conditions the place the present regulation itself doesn’t present readability. When it involves privateness regulation, the business is dealing with challenges by way of implementation as a result of the rules aren’t clear. There are a number of such gaps, and therefore we thought it could be ultimate to create a discussion board or a group which might bridge these gaps collectively,” mentioned one of many organisers, who can also be an NLSIU alumnus. 

Nigam Nuggehalli, Registrar-in-Charge and Professor of Law, NLSIU, delivered the keynote handle. 

Noting that authorized frameworks typically lag behind technological advances he prompt that regulation wants to maneuver from consent-based approaches to ‘privateness paternalism.’

He additionally identified that given many cyber-attacks are worldwide and cross-border in nature, a prepared authorized resolution was nonetheless not within the image. 

“Signing of the UN Convention towards Cybercrime is one instance of making an attempt to handle that downside. The complete concept is to encourage states to cooperate with one another for investigations, proof assortment and processing, and so forth,” he mentioned. 

However, Mr. Nuggehalli famous that nations like India and the US are but to signal the conference. 

“We want a world authorized resolution to the issue. It’s not obvious how that’s going to occur past the worldwide conference,” he mentioned. 

Published – October 25, 2025 03:11 am IST

  • Related Posts

    The Kerala Story 2 box office prediction: Controversy buzz doesn’t help sequel, film to open at less than half of part 1

    The Kerala Story 2 released in theatres on Saturday, 28 February, after the Kerala High Court lifted a stay on its release. After much back and forth, a late-night High…

    Amitabh Bachchan opens up on father-son bond with Abhishek Bachchan: He walks into my room unannounced

    Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actor Abhishek Bachchan have always shared one of Bollywood’s most admired father-son bonds. Known for their quiet affection, the two often express their connection through heartfelt…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    Vijay Sethupathys Muthu Alias Kaattaan gets release date; teaser unveiled

    Vijay Sethupathys Muthu Alias Kaattaan gets release date; teaser unveiled

    The Genius of Trees: Read an excerpt from the book by Harriet Rix

    The Genius of Trees: Read an excerpt from the book by Harriet Rix

    Lamborghini seized after Kanpur crash released after 8.5 crore bond payment

    Lamborghini seized after Kanpur crash released after  8.5 crore bond payment

    Prague Masters: Gukesh suffers shock defeat to van Foreest, Aravindh draws with Maghsoodloo

    Prague Masters: Gukesh suffers shock defeat to van Foreest, Aravindh draws with Maghsoodloo

    The Kerala Story 2 box office prediction: Controversy buzz doesn’t help sequel, film to open at less than half of part 1

    The Kerala Story 2 box office prediction: Controversy buzz doesn’t help sequel, film to open at less than half of part 1

    Subedaar: Full music album of Anil Kapoors upcoming actioner out

    Subedaar: Full music album of Anil Kapoors upcoming actioner out