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 […]
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,
In this post, the author seeks to examine the social outcomes of the lack of proper observance of the Right to be Forgotten. The author also provides a socio-legal analysis through various real-life cases and attempts to provide a solution to the conundrum.
Pride and Prejudice- Reputation in light of Right to be Forgotten in India Read More »
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.
The New Privacy Regime For Startups: A Dreamy Vision or a Wake-up Call? Read More »
In this Article, the authors provide an overview of the current tensions in US-EU Data Transfer Security Schemes, the larger negative impact of such tensions and the way forward.
Analyzing the Evolution of the U.S. – EU Transatlantic Data Transfer Security Tensions Read More »
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.
In this post, the author attempts to navigate the meaning of “inferred data” within the PDP Bill, 2019 and comprehend its possible future applicability and ramifications.
Scope And Analysis Of Inferred Data: Application And Implications Read More »
In this post, the author attempts to further the dialogue on the law governing dating apps by analysing the primary concerns raised with regard to dating-app usage and thereafter, looking at the legal provisions which supplement safety governance on dating apps.
Not OK, Cupid- Law Governing Dating Apps in India Read More »
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.
Right To Be Forgotten- A Must For Digital Age in India Read More »
In this guest post for our Law and Technology Blog Series, Akash Manwani (Chief Innovation Officer at Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law) has introduced the concept of Data Trusts for securing autonomy of data subjects and preventing misuse by data processors. The author explains the meaning of data trusts, highlights its importance and also provides different ways in which law can regulate such data trusts effectively.
Privacy and the State: Philosophical Anatomy of Data Trusts Read More »
