Siddharth Kanojia

Prioritising personal data privacy has become essential for cultivating a robust and sustainable digital economy. The volume of personal data generated and processed has increased dramatically as Malaysia moves closer to becoming a digital economy, driven by growing connectivity and quickening technological advancements. The Malaysian government has proposed significant amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) in response to the evolving global data protection standards and digital privacy landscape. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of these proposed amendments and their implications for individual rights, data controller and processor responsibilities, and data governance. Apart from assessing the significant adaptations, the chapter offers a synopsis of worldwide advancements in data protection as well as an examination of the underlying legislative objectives.

The online gaming industry in India has undergone remarkable growth in the recent years. According to few reports, the industry envisaged to reach a market size of INR 290 billion by end of the year 2025 i.e., approximately USD 4 billion, growing at a CAGR of 21.4% from 2020 to 2025. Wherein, the mobile gaming segment is the prodigious and burgeoning segment in Indian online gaming market, accounting for nearly 85% of the market share. Whereas, e-sports market is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, with the potential to reach a market size of INR 11 billion (approximately USD 150 million) by 2025 (Arora 2019). Accordingly, In light of the ever increasing popularity of online gaming, the government of Indian government has proposed to include specific clauses pertaining the taxability of online games in the Finance Bill of year 2023. Hence, this chapter shall explore the connotation of imposing taxes on online gaming industry in India.

Environmental risks typically have a greater detrimental effect on women than on men, particularly at different phases of their lives. Concerning this, there has been a growing movement to address this issue, including the emergence of concepts such as Ecofeminism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on Gender Equality. While the SDG aims to promote gender equality in all areas of women's lives, Ecofeminism explores the connection between environmentalism and women's relationship with the earth. Although Ecofeminism has faced criticism in the past, its foundational ideas continue to provide valuable insights. This perspective is particularly relevant in understanding how empowering women can help achieve sustainable goals and mitigate environmental impacts. This chapter aims to provide a gendered lens to the complex relationship between the environment and women's health within the socio-cultural ecosystem in Indian and Southeast Asian region.

Corporations are quickly learning how to benefit from digitalization in various facets of their operations whilst placing a significant focus on the requirements and experiences of their clients. Furthermore, by utilizing sophisticated analytical models and effective risk-management techniques, digitalization is also being used as a potent tool to improve internal governance and decision-making processes. Digitalization has made it easier for companies to fetch and access the data of various stakeholders through surveys or customer interactions, purchasing it from third-party data brokers, or using public data sources such as social media or government records. Hence, it also raises important questions about data privacy and security, and the appropriate balance between technological innovation and the protection of legal rights and obligations. Accordingly, this chapter intends to analyze the efficacy and utility of the latest amendments in the provisions of corporate law which intends to take due cognizance of these technological advancements.

The declining abundance of fish stocks and the deteriorating state of marine ecosystems are triggered by a number of variables such as pollution, overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change. These factors raise serious concerns about our marine ecosystem. In light of these challenges, there is a pressing need to reframe environmental law on managing the marine resources to better address ecological concerns and promote sustainability. Hence, this chapter established the contextual relevance between the need for Ecological Constitution on the protecting the marine ecosystem from overfishing, loss of biodiversity, ocean acidification, and climate change and provide an overview of how the adaptation of Ecological Constitution can restore the deterioration of marine ecosystem.

Hindu philosophy renders a distinctive perspective concerning the way humans interact with the environment, as it is firmly anchored in old scriptures and customs. A belief that all life is interconnected and the understanding that the environment is an essential component of the cosmic order is paramount to this viewpoint. This chapter penetrates the fundamental ideas of Hindu philosophy that form the basis of environmental consciousness. It encompasses concepts like Dharma, an acronym for righteous duty, Karma, which means action and consequences, and Ahimsa, which means non-violence. The chapter inquires about the ethical underpinnings of environmental stewardship in Hindu philosophy while illustrating people's duty to preserve the universe's delicate balance with animals and plants. It gazes at how Vedic philosophies can promote thankfulness, environmental consciousness, and a sense of oneness with the natural world. The chapter further explores the symbolic meaning of customs such as Yajna (sacrificial offerings) and how they can encourage reciprocity with the environment.

The practice of outsourcing tasks to a large group or community, typically through an open call on the internet or mass media, with the aim of harnessing collective intelligence, skill sets, and creativity to address a critical problem or achieve a specific goal, is known as 'crowdsourcing.' In criminal investigations, law enforcement agencies often employ this approach to gather information, tips, or leads from the public via social media platforms, online forums, or mobile applications. Crowdsourcing emerges as a potent tool for police investigations due to its capacity to swiftly reach a broad audience and uncover information that might otherwise remain unnoticed. Moreover, it fosters trust between law enforcement and the community, showcasing a collaborative effort to solve crimes. This chapter critically analyses the efficacy and inefficacy of employing crowdsourcing in erstwhile criminal investigations by drawing insights from prominent cases influenced by this method.