India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023: A New Era for Privacy & Compliance
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023: A New Era for Privacy & Compliance By Rakesh Singh 🌐 In a world where data is the new oil, India has finally struck a balance between privacy and progress. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023 , is here—a landmark law reshaping how personal data is handled in India. Why Does the DPDP Act Matter? India’s digital economy is booming, but until now, data privacy laws were fragmented and outdated. Key milestones: Born from the Puttaswamy judgment (2017) Debated through multiple drafts (2018–2022) Operational rules (Draft Rules 2025) now in the works Who Does It Apply To? ✅ Digital Data : Online data & digitized offline data ✅ Global Reach : Foreign companies must comply 🚫...