September 2026 Issue No. 1

UIDAI launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication Software Development Kit and Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 for financial sector entities.
MeitY approved voluntary Aadhaar authentication for availing pension related services through the Department of Telecommunications’ portal.
TRAI amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations to strengthen safeguards against unsolicited commercial communications.
SEBI sought feedback on its consultation paper on applicability of IT and cybersecurity framework of Market Infrastructure Institutions to their subsidiaries.
The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response to a PIL concerning minors’ access to social media and other digital platforms without verified parental consent.
The State Bank of India announced plan to achieve compliance with the DPDP Act by December 2026, ahead of May 2027 deadline.
The RBI Governor urged fintech companies to treat customer data as a fiduciary responsibility rather than a business asset.