6-Week Online Certificate Course on TMT, New Data Protection & Fintech Law & Practice [Learn From 7 Experts, LB Discounts]: Enrol by Jan 30

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About Course on TMT New Data Protection & Fintech Law & Practice

This is a LIVE 12-class intensive course designed to equip law students and young professionals with the practical skills required to excel in the TMT, Fintech, and Data Protection practice areas at leading law firms and corporate legal teams.

The course walks you through the legal ecosystem of the digital economy – from negotiating high-stakes Technology Contracts (SaaS, MSAs) and implementing the new Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, to navigating the complex regulatory frameworks of Fintech (Payments & Digital Lending), the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and emerging sectors like AI, Online Gaming, and Healthtech.

Participants will gain hands-on training in drafting critical documents like Privacy Notices, SaaS Agreements, and Consent Forms, while mastering compliance strategies for Payment Aggregators, Digital Lenders, and Data Fiduciaries under the mentorship of industry leaders.

Who can Attend?

Law students (including LLM students), graduates, academicians and practitioners.

Modules

Module 1: Technology Contracts & Data Protection (3 Sessions)

Session 1: Tech Contracts & SaaS Models

• Software Licensing, SaaS (Software as a Service), and MSA (Master Service Agreements). 
• SLAs (Service Level Agreements), Uptime Credits, and Indemnity caps.
• Termination & Exit Management (Transition services).
• Legal differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS contracts.

Session 2: Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 – Part I

• Data protection regime before DPDP Act and Rules
• Data Fiduciaries, Data Processors, and Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs).
• Data Ownership vs. License
• Freely given consent vs. Legitimate Uses.
• Drafting a “Clear and Plain Language” Consent Notice.
• Drafting a “clear and plain language” Privacy Notice that meets the statutory transparency mandate.
• Processing data without consent (Employment, Voluntary sharing).

Session 3: DPDP Act – Part II (Compliance & GDPR Comparison)

• Right to Erasure, Correction, and Grievance Redressal mechanisms.
• The 72-hour reporting window to the Data Protection Board.
• GDPR vs. DPDP: Key differences (Right to be Forgotten, Penalties) for cross-border businesses.
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and data localization norms.

Module 2: Telecommunications Law (1 Long Session)

Session 4: Telecom Laws 

• Transition from the Unified License Agreement to the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
• Moving from complex licensing to “Authorization.”
• Spectrum allocation (Administrative vs. Auction), Right of Way reforms, and User Protection duties.
• OTT Communication Services: The debate on whether OTT platforms fall under “Telecom Services.”
• Interception & Security: Lawful interception rules and national security mandates.

Module 3: Emerging Tech (4 Sessions)

Session 5: Healthtech 

• Healthtech: Telemedicine Guidelines (2020) and data privacy in health (DISHA bill concepts).
• Jurisprudence around e-pharmacies in India
• Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1950 and Drugs & Cosmetics Rules 1945 
• Mental Health Act 2017 and implications on the Healthtech sector 
• Other initiatives by the National Health Authority of India and Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDCSCO) 
• Liability: Medical negligence in AI-assisted diagnostics, misdemeanour in telemedicine sessions, provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940

Session 6: E-Commerce & Intermediary Liability

• The “Safe Harbor” Concept: Section 79 of the IT Act & IT Rules 2021
• CERT-In Compliance (2022 Directions): Navigating the mandatory reporting of specified incidents within 6 hours of noticing.
• E-Commerce Regulation: Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020 (Marketplace vs. Inventory model).
• “Dark Patterns” in UI/UX and misleading advertisements.

Session 7: Online Gaming & The New 2025 Framework 

• The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025: Analysis of the newly passed legislation replacing the 2023 Rules.
• Registration & Compliance: The shift from Self-Regulatory Bodies (SRBs) to the new Central Regulatory Authority.
• Skill vs. Chance: How the 2025 Act defines “Permissible Games” (Impact on Poker/Rummy).
• Taxation & Anti-Addiction: The 28% GST impact and mandatory age-gating/KYC norms under the new law.

Session 8: Gaming Law (Continued) & Cloud Computing & Data Centres

• Data Centre Regulations: Infrastructure status, power procurement, and state-specific policies.
• Laws applicable on cloud computing and artificial intelligence ; is Indian legal framework sufficient to cover the emerging technologies 

Module 4: Fintech (3 Sessions)

Session 9: Payments Universe

• PSS Act, 2007 and RBI authorisation perimeter; NPCI’s role in UPI and other rails (UPI as NPCI-developed, RBI-regulated)
• Intermediaries (PA/PG):
  • Domestic PAs: Payment Aggregators: RBI (Regulation of Payment Aggregators) Directions, 2025; Net-worth, and Escrow mechanics.
  • Tokenization: Card-on-File tokenization (CoFT) and data storage norms.
• Cross-Border Payments :
  • PA-CB (Payment Aggregator – Cross Border): The new RBI regime replacing OPGSP (Online Payment Gateway Service Providers)
  • MTS (Money Transfer Service): Remittance laws.
• Role of AD Banks: Who are Authorized Dealer Category-I banks? Why fintech with forex/current account cross-border flows needs an AD Bank partner for forex/FEMA compliance.
• Stablecoins: The global debate vs. RBI’s stance (e-Rupee/CBDC vs. Private Cryptos).

Session 10: Banking Regulations & Digital Lending

• Banking Fundamentals:
  • Banking Regulation Act: What constitutes “Banking”? 
  • Outsourcing Guidelines: The legal basis for Neo-banks. How tech companies partner with banks without a banking license.
• Digital Lending Guidelines (DLG):
  • LSP vs. RE: Responsibilities of Lending Service Providers (The App) vs. Regulated Entities (The Bank/NBFC).
  • Fund Flow: ensuring money flows directly from Lender to Borrower (no pass-through).
• Risk & Guarantees:
  • FLDG (First Loss Default Guarantee): The 5% cap, structuring default guarantees, and why this was a game-changer.
  • Co-Lending Models (CLM): How Banks and NBFCs collaborate to lend.

Session 11: SEBI, Investments & Virtual Assets

• Wealth-Tech & Intermediaries (SEBI):
  • Investment Advisors vs. Research Analysts (The licensure for “Finfluencers” and Wealth apps).
  • Execution Only Platforms (EOP): The framework for Mutual Fund platforms.
• Foreign Access to Indian Markets:
  • FPI (Foreign Portfolio Investors): Who they are, the categories, and how foreign money enters Indian stocks/bonds.
  • FEMA/FOI: Basics of Foreign Investment in financial products.
• Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) & Compliance:
  • Crypto/VDAs: The PMLA (Anti-Money Laundering) coverage for crypto exchanges.
  • KYC/AML Master Directions: The “Travel Rule” and Video-KYC (V-CIP) norms applicable across FRP.

Session 12: Career Roadmap

• Career Tracks: Law Firm (TMT/Fintech teams) vs. In-House (Google/Meta/Uber) vs. Policy (Think Tanks).
• CV Building: Highlighting “Tech Proficiency” and specific regulatory knowledge.

Bonus

• Complimentary access to a CV and cover letter drafting session
• A dedicated session on career options in TMT and Fintech Practice

Faculties

1. Aditya G. – Senior Associate, CMS-IndusLaw
2. Ananya Mishra – Senior Manager, IAMAI
3. Shatrajit Banerji – Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
4. Raghav Muthanna – Partner, CMS-IndusLaw
5. Biplab Lenin – Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
6. Arunima Jha – Data Protection Lawyer
7. Falaq Patel – Senior Associate, CMS-IndusLaw

Duration

Course Duration: 6 Weeks

Classes will be held only on weekends (10 AM to 11 AM). Recordings will be given from missed sessions.

Perks 

• Online internships at mentblue for top performers. (Stipend: Rs 7,500)
• Weekend sessions with fixed timings
• Live and interactive sessions with doubt-clearing options
• Learn from the top industry experts
• A certificate on completion of the course to show your expertise
• Get access to recorded video lectures
• Practical assignments

Certification

Upon completion of the assignment, participants will receive an e-certificate that can be downloaded and printed for records.

Last Date of Enrolment

30 Jan 2026

Note: 2 sessions were conducted on 17th and 18th Jan. Students enrolling after 18th Jan will get recordings of the same. The next session is on 31st Jan.

Course Fees

Rs 5999

After LawBhoomi Discount (Rs 200 off): Rs 5,799.00

Enrolment Procedure

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