Data Protection

Around 40-50 percent of the recent 20-25 percent spike in cyber insurance uptake is coming from companies purchasing the cover for the first time, experts pointed out

India Web 3.0 Summit: 'RTI would not be needed if digitalisation had been adopted aggressively', says Rahul Narwekar

"Transparency brings in trust. It needs data and the data has to be protected,” said Rahul Narwekar.

Govt proposes real-time API checks for user consent under DPDP Act

The proposed consent management system emphasises that bundled or implied consent will not be allowed. Each data processing purpose must have its dedicated consent, and users must provide affirmative action before the company and process that data.

EU data watchdog clarifies EIB data transfer block to India was procedural, not a verdict on DPDP Act

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) clarified that the EIB failed to provide sufficient evidence that personal data shared with India would be protected to the same standard as in the EU.

EU data watchdog blocks EIB data transfer to India, citing privacy concerns

The EU data watchdog said there simply wasn’t “enough evidence and proof” that countries like India could guarantee an “essentially equivalent level of data protection” as required under the EU’s stringent GDPR framework.

NASSCOM raises concerns over cross-border data transfer restrictions in draft DPDP Rules

NASSCOM warned that restrictions on data flows could discourage investment, impact global competitiveness, and increase compliance costs for companies

Global payment, tech firms oppose cross-border data transfer curbs in DPDP rules

The Global Data Alliance, a coalition of global companies including payments majors such as Mastercard, American Express and VISA, said facilitating data flows would be critical for India to position itself as a global hub of digital transformation

EU eyes cooperation with India on DPDP Act implementation: Sources

Earlier in 2023, the European Commission had said it was analysing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act)

Startup founders raise concerns over DPDP rules, govt assures separate consultation

Questions were mainly raised around provisions of data transfer restrictions for significant data fiduciaries, consent manager operations and so on

In a first, EU Court fines EU for breaching own data protection law

Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and stringent data privacy laws in the world.

Centre likely to notify new data protection rules soon: Report

The new rules can be notified before the Maharashtra election, which is scheduled to be held on November 20, the report said citing a top government source.

Rules for Digital Personal Data Protection Act expected in a month: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the framework of DPDP Act is now complete, with the work flow including how to file complaints, taking up appeals and other details.

India can unlock its potential by using data nationalism, localisation, and sovereignty effectively

The society and government would have to work together to protect India’s data sovereignty, and the sooner we start, the better it would be for national interest as well as our individual data protection

India’s policy response must be in lockstep with the AI march

IndiaAI mission will be effective if New Delhi can address the issues of job displacement and regulatory uncertainties

Personal data protection and information security are different concepts

Though data privacy and information security have a close and critical relationship, they represent distinct aspects of safeguarding personal data. Understanding these nuances is crucial for organisations seeking to protect personal data in an increasingly interconnected world and to comply with the provisions of the DPDP Act

Trade body representing Big Tech urges govt to extend DPDP Act implementation by 1.5 years

MeiTY had earlier indicated that it would extend more time to companies on specific clauses of the DPDP Act that would mean significant changes for them

Entities may be given a year to comply with data protection norms except age-gating: MoS IT

Entities may be given about a year to tune their systems to comply with norms of Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday.

As candidates ask for deletion of personal and professional data, companies look at law firms

Under the current SPDI Rules, companies may retain data of unsuccessful candidates provided that such retention is required for any future assessment of the candidate for a suitable opportunity.

India’s digital data protection law involves compliance complexities

There could be overlapping conflict between the provisions of the consent clause and that of legitimate use

Bullish on India: India is moving towards an era of trust and transparency, ASG Venkatraman

Venkatraman said that laws passed by a country should lead to peace and harmony for its citizens, and growth and development for its businesses.

MC Exclusive | Data Protection Board will not be a regulator like RBI or Sebi, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Whether it has to be independent or not independent is an extraneous debate, says Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology

Govt, industry have started work on implementation of data protection law: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Sectoral regulations will supersede Digital Personal Data Protection's provisions in case of conflict, says Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology.

Lower age of children to 15: Opposition MPs propose amendments to data protection bill

Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw will move for the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill to be passed in Lok Sabha on August 7.

Govt to push for passing data protection bill in Lok Sabha on August 7

Earlier, when the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill was tabled on August 3, Opposition MPs had urged the bill be sent to a Parliamentary Committee for further deliberation

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill Tabled In Parliament Amid Opposition | Key Takeaways

The long-awaited Digital Personal Data Protection, 2023 Bill was tabled in Parliament on August 3, bringing India closer to its first legislation that specifically addresses citizens’ privacy and establishes guidelines for how individuals’ data can be used by private or government entities. The bill was introduced by Minister for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha for consideration. Here are some of the features of the bill and the criticism from opposition MPs and experts. Watch to know more.