Opinion | Srikrishna committee exceeds its brief on data protection
6 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | Srikrishna committee exceeds its brief on data protection

Live Mint  

The Srikrishna Committee’s report on data privacy and protection has stirred up a hornet’s nest instead of providing a reliable road map. This is a landmark report in many ways, given its multiple but critical touchpoints: a nascent but growing digital economy, the unmapped and uneasy relation between citizens and data managers, the state’s contentious role, the legal dilemma of trying to constrain globally mobile data within local legislative jurisdictions, among many others. The ToR released by the ministry of electronics and information technology is unambiguous in outlining the committee’s scope of work: a) to study various issues relating to data protection in India; b) to make specific suggestions for consideration of the central government on principles to be considered for data protection in India and suggest a draft data protection Bill. It’s also quite precise in its text while appointing the committee: “It has thus been decided to constitute a committee of experts…to identify key data protection issues in India and recommend methods of addressing them.” However, the report uses another quote—“to unlock the data economy, while keeping data of citizens secure and protected”—to justify its seasoning of data protection laws with the task of nurturing growth in the digital economy. The Srikrishna Committee recommends the formation of a Digital Protection Authority; the development of the digital economy and furthering its growth should thus be this body’s responsibility, in addition to other regulatory duties.

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Telecom tribunal reforms to handle data protection pleas
1 week, 1 day ago

Telecom tribunal reforms to handle data protection pleas

The Hindu  

In early January this year, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. These are the appointment of a technical member with expertise in data protection; increased capacity to swiftly dispose of appeals, and, technological updates to process digital filings. These include the appointment …

Congress leaders, activists bemoan weakening of RTI Act through data protection law
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Congress leaders, activists bemoan weakening of RTI Act through data protection law

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated concerns on Tuesday that the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, was weakening the Right to Information Act, 2005. “On the one hand, India has been coming on top in Misinformation and Disinformation for the past few years, on the other hand, the Modi government is bent on weakening the Right To Information Act implemented …

ASSOCHAM and Telangana Govt Bring Industry Leaders Together for AI & Security Summit
1 month, 1 week ago

ASSOCHAM and Telangana Govt Bring Industry Leaders Together for AI & Security Summit

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad February 2025: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, in collaboration with the Information Technology, Electronics & Communications Department, Government of Telangana; MATH, T-Hub's Centre of Excellence ; Data Security Council of India ; and ISACA, successfully organized the "Innovation Nexus – Conference on Security, Data Protection & AI" at HICC, Novotel, Hyderabad. Key Addresses and …

Data protection rules and Act, a net negative for privacy rights
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Data protection rules and Act, a net negative for privacy rights

The Hindu  

Around eight years since the judgment of the Supreme Court of India, in Justice K.S. Despite the Digital Personal Data Protection Act having been notified in August 2023, its provisions remain inoperative due to the delay in the notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules Rules. ‘Significant Data Fiduciaries’, which are entities classified as such due to the volume …

Union Budget: IT ministry allocates ₹5 crore for Data Protection Board in FY26
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget: IT ministry allocates ₹5 crore for Data Protection Board in FY26

Hindustan Times  

The ministry of electronics and information technology has increased budgetary allocation for Data Protection Board of India by 2.5 times to ₹5 crore for FY26. The government had allocated ₹2 crore to meet the establishment and salary expenses of the Data Protection Board in FY25. In order to operationalise the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which was notified in …

New Digital Rules Let You Wipe All Your Details Online
2 months ago

New Digital Rules Let You Wipe All Your Details Online

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Can a customer walk into a multinational company like Amazon and ask it to remove all her information from the company's database? With the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 released in public domain seeking comments and feedback, the citizens can now look forward to a framework through which they can exercise their right to privacy. The rules …

‘Working closely with industry to understand implications of DPDP draft rules,’ says Nasscom
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Working closely with industry to understand implications of DPDP draft rules,’ says Nasscom

The Hindu  

Nasscom, the tech industry apex body, on Wednesday said it was working closely with the industry to understand the implications of the draft Rules in greater detail to develop recommendations aimed at strengthening the draft rules, to promote effective and practical compliance while reducing uncertainty and enabling innovation. ‘’Nasscom welcomes the government’s efforts to establish a robust data protection framework …

Bill to take charge of India’s digital destiny
2 months, 1 week ago

Bill to take charge of India’s digital destiny

Hindustan Times  

You wake up, pour yourself a coffee, and scroll through your phone. But what if every app and website you’ve ever used — Instagram, Amazon, or even that odd e-store — was quietly rifling through your personal data without asking you? India’s proposed Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 aim to ensure this nightmare doesn’t become your daily reality. Localisation …

How the draft rules for implementing data protection falls short
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How the draft rules for implementing data protection falls short

The Hindu  

After a long wait of 16 months, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released the draft rules for implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Lack of detail The draft rules propose operative guidance for critical mechanisms such as notice and consent to a user for data collection and processing, intimation of data breaches, collection of parental …

India’s data protection rules need some fine-tuning
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s data protection rules need some fine-tuning

The Hindu  

On January 3, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released the much-anticipated Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules — a key moment in India’s journey to regulate digital personal data. The draft rules represent a departure from the earlier and controversial Personal Data Protection Bill, which many deemed was overly restrictive and even hostile to industry interests. While …

The draft digital data protection rules will advance authoritarianism
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The draft digital data protection rules will advance authoritarianism

The Hindu  

In August 2024, as India marked six years since the K.S. This grim reality must be central to tech policy discussions, including the Draft Digital Data Protection Rules, 2025. Yet, the draft Data Protection Rules provoke concern on questions of executive overreach and vague governance. Here, its parent is the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, that was rammed through …

Digital Personal Data Protection Draft Rules: What Are the Sticking Points?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Digital Personal Data Protection Draft Rules: What Are the Sticking Points?

The Quint  

In 2023, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act was passed by the Parliament. The Act passed after questions were raised with regard to the protection of data and its regulation within the Indian territory and the Act was passed to safeguard the private sphere of the citizens and to push through the idea of ‘digital economy’. In response to the …

Retired Justice B.N. Srikrishna to chair ID verification firm Equal’s advisory board
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Retired Justice B.N. Srikrishna to chair ID verification firm Equal’s advisory board

The Hindu  

Retired Supreme Court justice B. N. Srikrishna will chair the ID verification and data sharing platform Equal’s newly formed Advisory Board. Editorial | No secret affair: On the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 The commitment of two firms enable “secure, compliant and consent-driven data sharing aligns closely with my work in safeguarding privacy and fostering trust in technology …

Rollout of Data Rules set for mid-2025: IT Minister
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rollout of Data Rules set for mid-2025: IT Minister

The Hindu  

The government is aiming to notify and begin implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 — currently in a draft state — by the middle of this year, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said. “I don’t see too many amendments coming in the final notification beyond some tweaks.” While large firms are prepared to comply …

Well-equipped data protection board a must to enforce digital privacy laws, say experts
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Well-equipped data protection board a must to enforce digital privacy laws, say experts

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, published on Friday, have ignited discussions among legal and data privacy experts regarding the effective implementation of the law. “Provisions for criminal liability in cases of severe data breaches could go a long way in ensuring stricter compliance," said Nazneen Ichhaporia, partner at ANB Legal. On 3 January, …

Mint Explainer: The digital personal data protection Act, its rules, and roadblocks
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mint Explainer: The digital personal data protection Act, its rules, and roadblocks

Live Mint  

Companies waited nearly two years for the Indian government to frame rules for implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act—a threadbare legislation with a lot of queries on compliance mechanisms left unanswered. Concern: In emphasizing the “specified" purpose of the data, the legislators have created an overlap with the provisions of “Legitimate Use" under the DPDP Act, which allows data …

Mint Explainer: The digital personal data protection Act, its rules, and roadblocks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mint Explainer: The digital personal data protection Act, its rules, and roadblocks

Live Mint  

Companies waited nearly two years for the Indian government to frame rules for implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act—a threadbare legislation with a lot of queries on compliance mechanisms left unanswered. Concern: In emphasizing the “specified" purpose of the data, the legislators have created an overlap with the provisions of “Legitimate Use" under the DPDP Act, which allows data …

Mint Quick Edit | India’s new privacy rules: A mixed bag
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Quick Edit | India’s new privacy rules: A mixed bag

Live Mint  

More than a year after the Digital Personal Data Protection Act was passed, the government has released the draft rules that will enable this law’s implementation. While the rules are expansive, their requirement of parental consent for under-18-year-olds to join social media and gaming platforms could deliver a pragmatic age-gating regime. That said, the return of data localization requirements will …

No secret affair: on the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No secret affair: on the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025

The Hindu  

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, is a long overdue advance in the direction of enforcing the fundamental right to informational privacy for Indians, affirmed by the Supreme Court of India in the landmark case, Justice K.S. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which these draft rules seek to enforce, was passed in Parliament over a year ago. …

India’s Digital Data Protection rules: A story of hits and misses
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s Digital Data Protection rules: A story of hits and misses

Live Mint  

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules are finally with us and the long wait has for the most part been worth it. While the Act requires data fiduciaries to provide notice “in the event of" a personal breach, the rules state that intimation must be made “as soon as the Data Fiduciary becomes aware of it." Ever since Justice …

Parental nod, ID proof: How Modi govt plans to regulate digital access for minors
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Parental nod, ID proof: How Modi govt plans to regulate digital access for minors

India Today  

The Union government, at the beginning of the new year, unveiled a long-anticipated blueprint for India’s digital future: the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. Social media platforms, gaming apps and e-commerce websites—all categorised as “data fiduciaries”—are now tasked with obtaining explicit, verifiable consent from users before collecting, processing or storing personal data. When the users in question are …

Data protection rules: India Inc says challenges remain
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Data protection rules: India Inc says challenges remain

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released the much-awaited draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2025. Continued engagement from the government will be key to ensuring effective implementation.” Goldie Dhama, Partner at Deloitte India, said the draft offers important clarifications, mainly regarding verifiable consent for children’s data. After a gap of over 16 …

Digital Personal Data Protection Rules: Govt drafts stringent parental consent rules for social media users under 18
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Digital Personal Data Protection Rules: Govt drafts stringent parental consent rules for social media users under 18

Op India  

On 3rd December, the Government of India proposed detailed rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. One of the most talked-about aspects of the draft is the rule that makes verifiable parental consent mandatory for creating social media accounts and processing the personal data of children. As per the draft rules, every organisation that collects personal data must …

Experts cautiously welcome Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts cautiously welcome Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025

The Hindu  

Experts working with the tech industry tentatively welcomed the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, issued on Friday. “The draft rules provide some clarity on framing and displaying notices under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, but they fall short in offering guidance on the mode of delivery or issuance—something well-defined under GDPR,” Ms. Suri said, referring to Europe’s …

Data protection rules balance regulation & innovation while safeguarding citizens’ rights: Vaishnaw
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Data protection rules balance regulation & innovation while safeguarding citizens’ rights: Vaishnaw

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Jan 4 The draft protection rules released by the government create a balance between regulation and innovation while completely protecting citizen rights, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. The government issued draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act on Friday for public consultation till February 18. "All the entities covered under the Act will have …

Government releases Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, no penalties specified
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Government releases Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, no penalties specified

India TV News  

The government has unveiled the much-awaited Digital Personal Data Protection Rules Rules, 2023, omitting any specific mention of penalty for violation. The proposal comes more than a year after the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 was approved by Parliament. Key provisions in the draft rules The draft outlines procedures for obtaining explicit consent from individuals, including mandatory parental consent …

IT Ministry notifies draft rules under data protection law
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IT Ministry notifies draft rules under data protection law

The Hindu  

The Union government on Friday evening released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, which will enforce provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The draft rules specify the nature of the notice that data fiduciaries must provide users when collecting their data: what data they’re collecting, why they’re collecting it, and “a fair account of the …

We should deal with technological transformations with utmost care
3 months ago

We should deal with technological transformations with utmost care

Live Mint  

Without a doubt, the biggest disappointment of 2024 has to be the fact that India’s data protection law is still not in force despite having managed to get through both houses of Parliament in record time in 2023. On the other hand, what is most gratifying is the pace at which India’s digital public infrastructure approach gained acceptance around the …

Privacy as priority: India can’t afford any further delay in notifying data protection rules
3 months, 1 week ago

Privacy as priority: India can’t afford any further delay in notifying data protection rules

Live Mint  

A few days ago, Signzy, a popular Know Your Customer verification service used by India’s top banks and fintech firms, was affected by a cyber attack that may have exposed the sensitive personal information of millions. India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act was passed six years after the Right to Privacy verdict in 2017. The Digital India Act, touted as …

India to introduce new legal framework for data privacy, free data flow: Piyush Goyal
4 months ago

India to introduce new legal framework for data privacy, free data flow: Piyush Goyal

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Novemeber 22 : Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India is set to bring in a new legal framework to ensure data privacy while promoting the free flow of data among trusted global partners. The minister stated this during his address at the UK India Business Council's 'UK-India Technology Futures Conference' held in New Delhi on Thursday. In …

Deloitte India partners with Securiti to enhance data privacy and compliance solutions
4 months, 1 week ago

Deloitte India partners with Securiti to enhance data privacy and compliance solutions

Live Mint  

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP has announced a strategic partnership with data privacy and security company Securiti to address growing challenges in data governance, privacy, and compliance. Notably, the collaboration combines Deloitte India’s domain expertise with Securiti’s technology platforms to deliver tailored, end-to-end security solutions for businesses navigating increasingly complex regulatory requirements. The act adds to the compliance obligations businesses …

EU's data privacy laws stymie India's investigation into airline bomb hoax calls
4 months, 2 weeks ago

EU's data privacy laws stymie India's investigation into airline bomb hoax calls

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s hunt for the perpetrators of multiple bombing threats that significantly disrupted the domestic aviation and hospitality sectors has hit a roadblock in Europe, where most of the hoax calls are said to have been made through virtual private networks. “India has currently hit a roadblock in the European Union, with France and Germany being among the nations …

Data Protection Rules to be published within a month: Union IT minister
7 months, 1 week ago

Data Protection Rules to be published within a month: Union IT minister

Hindustan Times  

A draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules will be published for public consultation within thirty days, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. Vaishnaw also said that the government has resolved the issue around processing consent for children’s data and the details would be revealed when the draft rules are released for consultation. Under the DPDP Act, a …

New data law, a barrier to journalistic free speech
11 months, 1 week ago

New data law, a barrier to journalistic free speech

The Hindu  

In August 2023, India got its first comprehensive data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Three previous drafts of the DPDP Act had exemptions for journalistic activities, but the final law withdrew such an exemption. Three previous drafts of the DPDP Act, one released by an expert committee on data protection, the other by the government, and …

Corporate boards should foster a culture of data privacy in organizations
1 year ago

Corporate boards should foster a culture of data privacy in organizations

Live Mint  

The digital age has ushered in a new era of responsibility—to safeguard the core of our online existence: our data. In acknowledging the role of data privacy being integral to corporate governance and risk management, the board has a crucial role in not only ensuring that the enterprise meets legal obligations, but also establishing a bedrock of trust under its …

Alert first, act fast: Diktat on data breaches soon
1 year, 2 months ago

Alert first, act fast: Diktat on data breaches soon

Live Mint  

Organizations that notice breaches of personal data may have to immediately alert users and flag them to the Data Protection Board, followed by a detailed filing within 72 hours. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, India’s first law on data protection, took effect in August, and upcoming rules under the Act will lay the ground for compliance by technology companies. …

India's Data Revolution: Unpacking the DPDPA 2023 and Ensuring Accountability
1 year, 4 months ago

India's Data Revolution: Unpacking the DPDPA 2023 and Ensuring Accountability

The Quint  

It is crucial to establish mechanisms that hold the government accountable as a data custodian, said Dr Kislay Pandey, a leading corporate lawyer of India. Specific measures need to be taken to explicitly regulate emerging technologies like AI and tapping into their potential to bolster data protection. He further said, “To ensure the efficacy of data protection and privacy regulation …

The Art of A Good Unicorn | Startup founders, be careful as data is more liability than asset now
1 year, 4 months ago

The Art of A Good Unicorn | Startup founders, be careful as data is more liability than asset now

Hindustan Times  

India has become a rapidly evolving digital landscape where technology reigns supreme. And therein lies the rub: The need for accountability and data protection brewing in Internet startups handling data in India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. And so, in August 2023, India’s Rajya Sabha passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 to redefine how digital personal data is processed. Or …

Revolutionising good governance: How AI and cybersecurity synergy are shaping the future
1 year, 4 months ago

Revolutionising good governance: How AI and cybersecurity synergy are shaping the future

Hindustan Times  

It is undeniable that ever since technological advancement took centre stage, how we work, live, and communicate has changed dramatically. As a result, to combat concerns around cybersecurity, the private organisation government has taken certain cybersecurity initiatives, including Cyber Surakshit Bharat, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre, and so on. Thus, AI is …

Classifying intermediaries in the upcoming DIA
1 year, 4 months ago

Classifying intermediaries in the upcoming DIA

Hindustan Times  

The enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023 reflects a concerted effort to establish an Open, Safe, Trusted, and Accountable internet ecosystem. With the data protection regime nearly finalised all eyes are on the Digital India Bill to achieve the objectives of Open, Safe, Trusted and Accountable online space. As the Government works towards this transition from …

India Inc has some way to go to comply with data protection act: PwC India
1 year, 5 months ago

India Inc has some way to go to comply with data protection act: PwC India

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A new report by PwC India on how compliant Indian companies are with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which came into effect on 11 August, reveals some startling facts. Cookies: PwC India found that 16% of company websites display a cookie consent banner to users, highlighting that their personal data will be collected and processed. Privacy notices: …

Only 9% of Indian organizations secure explicit user data consent: Report reveals
1 year, 5 months ago

Only 9% of Indian organizations secure explicit user data consent: Report reveals

India TV News  

Only 9% of Indian organizations secure explicit user data consent: Report reveals PwC India conducted a thorough examination of the websites belonging to 100 Indian enterprises in order to gauge their adherence to the DPDP Act. A recent report has shed light on significant compliance gaps in data consent practices among Indian organizations as the government collaborates with industry stakeholders …

Data protection rules to come out over next thirty days, say MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar
1 year, 6 months ago

Data protection rules to come out over next thirty days, say MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The Hindu  

Rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 will come out in the coming month, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. Mr. Chandrasekhar was speaking at a “Digital India Dialogues” event, where industry representatives from firms that will have to comply with the requirements of the DPDP Act were present. “We will …

E- International Seminar, Right To Privacy, Data Protection, Law Mantra Trust, MNLU Nagpur, NLSIU Bangalore
1 year, 6 months ago

E- International Seminar, Right To Privacy, Data Protection, Law Mantra Trust, MNLU Nagpur, NLSIU Bangalore

Live Law  

The Seminar aims to examine and analyze Right to Privacy & Data Protection in Digital Era in today’s times. The International Seminar will be attended by various international delegates and speakers as also representatives from the national Diaspora representing the stakeholders in the digital ecosystem and alive web. These would include representatives from the Central Government & State Governments, various …

Navigating the complex landscape of data privacy laws in India
1 year, 6 months ago

Navigating the complex landscape of data privacy laws in India

Hindustan Times  

In an era where data is hailed as the "new oil," the need for strong data privacy laws has never been more critical. India, too, has stepped up its game in this regard with the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Compliance with data protection laws, such as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 in India, …

HNLU To Conduct A Round Table On Data Protection In A Digital World: Perspectives From India
1 year, 6 months ago

HNLU To Conduct A Round Table On Data Protection In A Digital World: Perspectives From India

Live Law  

Hidayatullah National Law University, a leading institution in the field of legal education, is proud to announce an upcoming round table discussion on the topic "Delineating the Issues Relating to Data Protection in a Digital World: Perspectives from India." It will be an exceptional opportunity to engage with experts and explore the intricacies of data protection in the digital age …

Today’s Cache | India’s Personal Data Protection Act weakens RTI; Google hit with copyright lawsuit; Microsoft unbundles Teams to avert fines
1 year, 6 months ago

Today’s Cache | India’s Personal Data Protection Act weakens RTI; Google hit with copyright lawsuit; Microsoft unbundles Teams to avert fines

The Hindu  

India’s Personal Data Protection Act weakens RTI Activists have long warned of dilution of the Right to information and with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, of 2023, the qualified prohibitions to certain right to information to be kept secret have turned into total prohibitions. The lawsuit, alleging copyright violations, was filed by the Danish Media Association a year after …

Digital Personal Data Protection Act Will Make Companies Handle Data Of Indians Under Legal Obligation: IT Minister
1 year, 7 months ago

Digital Personal Data Protection Act Will Make Companies Handle Data Of Indians Under Legal Obligation: IT Minister

ABP News  

Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday said the Digital Personal Data Protection Act passed by Parliament recently will make digital companies handle the data of Indian citizens under absolute legal obligation. "The Digital Personal Data Protection Act that was passed by Parliament a few days ago is a very important milestone in the …

Personal Data Protection: How India's Law Looks Compared to EU's Regulations
1 year, 7 months ago

Personal Data Protection: How India's Law Looks Compared to EU's Regulations

The Quint  

DPDPA seeks “to provide for the processing of digital personal data in a manner that recognises both the right of individuals to protect their personal data and the need to process such personal data for lawful purposes and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto,” as mentioned at the beginning of the legislation. In August 2017, when the nine-judge bench …

Word choice in India’s data protection law and a dilution of rights
1 year, 7 months ago

Word choice in India’s data protection law and a dilution of rights

The Hindu  

After years of going back and forth on its contents, India finally has a data protection law, i.e., the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. In the search for an answer to this question, we need to look at two basic features of any data protection law: the use of personal data with consent and without it. As decades of …

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