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India's Data Privacy Landscape: A Balancing Act
July 2024
|DataQuest
The Indian Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 aims to bridge the gap between the stringent EU GDPR and the fragmented US privacy laws. By emphasizing consent and transparency while allowing flexibility for legitimate data uses, the DPDP Act seeks to protect personal data, empower individuals, and foster innovation, positioning India as a global leader in data protection and digital economy growth.
The article compares India's DPDP Act, EU's GDPR, and the decentralized US privacy laws, emphasizing their scopes, consent rules, rights, and enforcement. I believe that DPDP prioritizes consent and penalties, bridging GDPR's stringency with US flexibility for innovation, crucial for India's digital economy resilience.
MOTIVATION BEHIND PRIVACY LAWS
Privacy laws protect individuals' data rights amid digital advances, aiming to prevent unauthorized access and misuse. They empower individuals, ensure trust in data handling, and mitigate risks from technologies like big data and AI. By setting standards for security and consent, these laws foster fair, transparent data practices crucial for trust in digital interactions. They balance privacy protection with enabling beneficial data use, promoting societal well-being through accountability and fairness in data processing.
OVERVIEW OF INDIAN DPDP ACT, 2023
The DPDP Act aims to safeguard personal data in India and abroad, applying to entities processing the digital personal data of Indian residents. It emphasizes consent-based processing, requiring explicit, informed, and revocable consent or lawful grounds such as legal compliance or public interest. The Act grants data principals rights including access, correction, and deletion of their data, supported by mechanisms for grievance redressal. Data fiduciaries must implement strong security measures and report breaches to the Data Protection Board of India. Non-compliance incurs penalties up to INR 250 crore. The Act facilitates international data transfers under specified conditions, balancing privacy with economic interests. By aligning with global standards such as the GDPR, the DPDP Act positions India as a leader in data protection, fostering accountability and empowering individuals with control over their personal information.
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