Law on Media & Technology
The services offered in our practice area of Media & Technology Law comprise the provision of full legal, regulatory, and advisory assistance in connection with issues concerning media regulations, digital platforms, information technology, telecommunications, broadcasting, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and online business activities in Nepal. Our clients consist of media organizations, technology firms, digital platforms, broadcasters, software firms, content producers, telecommunications firms, and other entities working in the media and technology industry.
In Nepal, issues pertaining to media and technology are largely regulated by the Electronic Transactions Act 2063 (2006), National Broadcasting Act 2049 (1993), Copyright Act 2059 (2002), Individual Privacy Act 2075 (2018), Telecommunications Act 2053 (1997), Consumer Protection Act 2075 (2018), and other relevant statutes and guidelines.
In relation to the above-mentioned scope of services, we provide assistance to our clients in the following areas:
- Technology & Digital Regulatory Compliance
- Advice to technology and digital platforms on regulatory compliance matters
- Assistance to businesses in the matter of compliance with information technology and digital governance regulations
- Media, Broadcasting & Publication Regulations
- Advice to broadcasters, publishers and media houses on regulatory compliance
- Assistance in complying with broadcasting and media regulations
- Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Services
- Advice to businesses on data privacy, data protection and cybersecurity regulations
- Advice in the matter of cybersecurity incident response and data breach
- E-Commerce & Digital Business Advisory Services
- Advice to online businesses and e-commerce portals on regulatory compliance
- Assistance in drafting terms of use and privacy policies for digital platforms
- Intellectual Property & Content Protection Services
- Advice to clients regarding intellectual property in the context of media and technology industry
- Assistance in intellectual property protection related to digital content and software
- Software, Licensing & Technology Agreements
- Drafting and review of software licenses, SaaS agreements and other technology-related contracts
- Advice to clients in commercial technology transactions
- Telecommunications & Internet Regulation
- Advising telecom operators and internet service providers on licensing and compliance matters
- Assisting clients in regulatory proceedings before telecommunications authorities
- Defamation, Online Content & Reputation Management
- Representing clients in disputes relating to online publication, defamation, and digital reputation issues
- Advising media and technology companies on lawful online content practices
- Technology Disputes & Regulatory Proceedings
- Representing clients in disputes involving technology contracts, digital transactions, and regulatory investigations
- Assisting in arbitration, mediation, and litigation involving media and technology matters
- Emerging Technology & Innovation Advisory
- Advising businesses on legal issues relating to fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and emerging technologies
- Assisting startups and innovators in navigating evolving technology regulations