Data Protection

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?

/ data protection, Blog, Featured Posts, Privacy /

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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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023: An incomplete development

/ Technology Law, Featured Posts /

In this post, the author critically examines India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023, released for public consultation in August. Comparing it with the 2022 version, the article highlights strengths and weaknesses. It discusses processing personal data, data localization, the Alternative Dispute Resolution process, and the Data Protection Board’s powers. While aiming to balance individual data rights and processing needs, the bill lacks clarity on differentiating sensitive data, definitions for pseudonymization and anonymization, and precise data transfer criteria. Concerns about Data Protection Board power concentration and hefty fines for smaller businesses are raised. The author emphasizes refining definitions, enhancing data localization, ensuring board independence, and proportional fines for a robust digital economy and individual privacy protection.

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

/ Featured Posts, Blog, data protection, Fintech /

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

/ data protection, Blog, Featured Posts /

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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Right to be Forgotten

Right To Be Forgotten- A Must For Digital Age in India

/ Constitutional Law, Blog, digital, Featured Posts, Privacy, Right to be forgotten /

In our latest post, the authors analyze the scope of the “Right to be Forgotten” in India after the K.S. Puttaswamy Judgment and its potential conflict with the freedom of expression. In doing so, they also aim to highlight certain methods to effectively enforce the right in India.

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TCLF ONE-ON-ONE| Bonus Ep. ft. Ms. Upasana Dasgupta: Indian Space Policy and Space Tourism

/ Space Law, data protection, TCLF One-On-One /

We are delighted to bring you all this special episode of TCLF One-On-One. We were honoured to host Ms. Upasana Dasgupta as our guest for this episode. Theme- Indian Space Policy, Space Tourism and the Outer Space Treaty  The Possibility of an Indian Space legislation. The Legal Challenges of Space Tourism. Data Governance in Outer

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Transnational Data Laws Remote Sensing Satellite

Transnational Space Law in the 21st Century: What Laws Govern Data in Outer Space?

/ Space Law, Blog, Featured Posts /

In this article, the author highlights the lacunae in traditional public international law with respect to data governance in outer space. To solve this issue, the author suggests reliance on the concept of ‘transnational law’ and states that surveillance by nations and data transfer by private entities should be governed through both private and public legal mechanisms.

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