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Online Gaming Federation's Power Move: AIGF Speaking Up for Data Privacy and Business Sustainability

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The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), the dominant voice in India's online gaming sector, has stepped up to the plate once more, submitting crucial comments and recommendations to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) concerning the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (DPDP Rules). With an enviable membership spanning a diverse variety of gaming formats and boasting over 40 crore Digital Nagriks, the AIGF is committed to ensuring a balanced and functional regulatory framework that fosters innovation while shielding user data and safeguarding business sustainability.

Key Recommendations by AIGF to MeitY on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025

1. Pragmatic Security Safeguards

The AIGF has proposed revising Rule 6(1)(a) to allow Data Fiduciaries freedom to adopt 'appropriate measures' instead of mandating 'reasonable measures'. Such a change reflects the federation's conviction that businesses should be allowed to pick security solutions best tailored to their operational structures without facing undue financial or operational strain.

2. Thoughtful Data Breach Reporting

For a more efficient reporting system, the AIGF has suggested introducing a materiality threshold for reporting data breaches to the Data Protection Board (DPB) and advocates for an incisive yet measured reporting approach. This approach would alleviate unneeded alarm while creating a structured and efficient reporting framework.

3. Streamlined User Notifications

The AIGF proposed modifying Rule 7(1) to include a materiality threshold for notifying affected users in the event of a data breach. This recommendation advises for a sequential user notification process, which would afford Data Fiduciaries sufficient time to assess and accumulate correct information before reaching out to affected users.

4. Simplified Retention Timelines

With a focus on streamlining compliance for platforms managing multiple gaming platforms, the AIGF has requested clarity on the application of user-base thresholds. This request aims to simplify the process for platforms surpassing 50 lakh registered users.

Commenting on the recommendations, Roland Landers, CEO of the AIGF stated: "The DPDP Act and Rules represent a significant milestone in the regulatory journey, necessitating substantial operational changes for businesses. We appreciate the consultative approach adopted by the MeitY while crafting these regulations and look forward to an engaged partnership in the stakeholder engagement process. AIGF remains steadfast in its commitment to collaborate, guide our members towards navigating these changes, and support the molding of a sensible regulatory framework that harmonizes data protection and the growth of India's gaming ecosystem."

A Game Changer for Data Protection and Business Clout

As India's most prominent gaming federation and the representative of over 120 members across various gaming genres, including most of the country's burgeoning gaming startups, the AIGF is uniquely positioned to influence the nation's data protection landscape. With a combined user base of over 40 crore digital Nagriks and a collective valuation in excess of $10 billion, the AIGF plays a pivotal role in shaping the country's regulatory framework and safeguarding the interests of its members.

By collaborating closely with the MeitY and stakeholders, the AIGF aims to foster a secure, honest, and responsible gaming ecosystem while driving progressive policies that foster innovation, trust, and user well-being. A significant focus on "Make in India, for the World" positions gaming as a vital pillar of Digital India and a crucial contributor to the burgeoning $1 trillion digital economy, ultimately fuelling employment, technological innovation, and economic advancement. With these strategic recommendations, the AIGF is on course to establish India as a global leader in the gaming industry.

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1. The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), in its key recommendations to MeitY on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, has suggested a focus on technology, advocating for businesses in the gaming sector to be allowed to adopt 'appropriate measures' for security, rather than being mandated to implement 'reasonable measures.'
2. As the representative of over 120 gaming companies, including many burgeoning gaming startups, the AIGF leverages its position to shape the nation's data protection landscape, with a goal to foster a secure and responsible gaming ecosystem, driving innovation, trust, and user well-being in the realm of finance, business, and technology.

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