India plans new law to regulate VPN providers after 2022 rules failed: Report

The Indian government is preparing a new legal framework to regulate virtual private network (VPN) providers, which could require them to set up offices in India and appoint local compliance officers, The Indian Express reported . The move comes as the Centre grows concerned that users are using VPNs to access apps, websites and online content blocked in India. The proposed framework may also include penalties, such as jail terms for local employees, if VPN companies fail to comply with governme