India has made a major step towards protecting individual privacy rights with the Presidential assent of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which has already passed both chambers of Parliament. The Puttaswamy Judgements of the Supreme Court provide the backbone of this historic piece of law, which sets out to establish the limits of … Read more
Since more and more personal and professional data is being stored and processed digitally, data security has emerged as a pressing concern in the information age. In light of rising privacy concerns, the Indian government has introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill. By giving the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) the authority … Read more
Our private information is worth more than gold to various businesses in this day and age thanks to the proliferation of digital technology, which has fueled an industry worth several billions of dollars. The hitch is that we do have rights to our data, and laws such as the DPDPB protect us from infringement on … Read more
Consents are an essential component of any data privacy project, and their management is most efficiently accomplished with the help of automated systems. The processing of personal data must be based on valid consent to comply with several requirements. However, before getting into the technological components of putting in place a consent management system, it … Read more
Vietnam’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill (PDPL) represents a pivotal step in safeguarding individuals’ privacy rights in the digital age. As the digital landscape evolves and technology becomes more integrated into everyday life, the need to regulate the collection, processing, and storage of personal data becomes increasingly imperative. The PDPL seeks to address these concerns … Read more
The Joint Parliamentary Committee submitted its report on the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, recommending the inclusion of “consent managers” in the upcoming Data Protection Act. The bill defines consent managers as a “Data Fiduciary which enables a Data Principal to give, withdraw, review and manage his consent through an accessible, transparent and interoperable platform.” … Read more