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Bridging Regulatory Gaps for PwDs in Data Protection Rules 2025

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Introduction The much awaited draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 (“DPDP Rules”) have been finally released for public consultation by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MEITY”). There are several issues lawyers and activists are flagging on the implementation and clarity of specific rules read with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 […]

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India’s Draft Data Protection Rules 2025: An analytical primer of what lies ahead in the Indian Privacy Paradigm: Part II

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Introduction  The introduction of the Draft Data Protection Rules 2025 (“Draft Rules”) under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDPA”) marks a significant step in India’s data protection journey. In the previous part of the article, we looked at the provisions and rules related to the protection of Children’s Data, intimation of personal data

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India’s Draft Data Protection Rules 2025: An analytical primer of what lies ahead in the Indian Privacy Paradigm: Part 1

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Introduction The Draft Digital Data Protection Rules, 2025 (DPDP Rules), enacted under the framework of the Digital Data Protection Act, 2023 (Principal Act), signify a landmark shift in India’s approach to digital privacy and data governance. These rules offer a structured mechanism for addressing contemporary challenges, particularly in the domains of children’s data, breach management,

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A Functional Taxonomy On Online Intermediaries In India

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  Introduction The 21st century has witnessed the rapid proliferation of online intermediaries. However, this expansion has also exposed significant regulatory gaps, particularly in how these platforms are legally classified and held accountable. The current Indian taxonomy largely treats intermediaries as passive facilitators, granting them negative or limited liability under the assumption that they do

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BNPL in India: A Convenient Solution with a Dark Side

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In this post, the author addresses the exponential growth of India’s fintech sector, particularly highlighting the rise of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services driven by a lack of specific regulatory frameworks. They elucidate how while some companies offering BNPL are under NBFC regulations, there’s a need for tailored guidelines to oversee and protect consumers engaging in BNPL transactions. The article further discusses the burgeoning concerns in India’s BNPL market, advocating for a more encompassing regulatory approach to mitigate issues like transparency, fraud, and data protection, aiming to bolster consumer confidence and legitimacy in these services.

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THE NEW PRIVACY REGIME FOR STARTUPS A DREAMY VISION OR A WAKE up call

The New Privacy Regime For Startups: A Dreamy Vision or a Wake-up Call?

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In this post, the Author aims to delve into a complete analysis of what changes have been introduced (in the form of duties of Data Fiduciaries) that will cause corporate data processors to up their game, with a special focus on the position of Startups in the status quo, and the exemptions with respect to the desirability of the same vis-à-vis rights of citizens under the Privacy Law.

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Revaluating the Regulatory Approach Towards E-Wallets: The Need to Shift From Activity-Based to Entity-Based Regulation

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In this post, the author seeks to highlight the need for a shift in regulatory approach for the e-wallet market and analyses the shortcomings of the current data protection network. In doing so the author proposes a change by adopting an entity-based regulatory model instead of an activity-based regulatory model and showcases how that will benefit the fintech sector.

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Privacy Post-Puttaswamy

Privacy Post-Puttaswamy: The Need for State Intervention and its Implications on Individual Autonomy

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In this post, the author talks about the need to positively enforce the right to privacy, post the Puttaswamy judgment. In doing so, the author also argues for increased state intervention (via a data protection law) for the protection of privacy on the internet.

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