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We had earlier discussed certain issues concerning handling of personal data after the death of the data principal in our article titled “Digital Assets of the Deceased…Need for a legislative Change”. Some views were also expressed through the following webinar … Continue reading →

We have in the past discussed the issue of “Digital Wills”.  (Refer here: Inheritance of Virtual Assets) ITA 2000 has kept “Wills” in electronic form outside the provisions of ITA 2000. Hence “Digital Wills” are not valid like written documents … Continue reading →

In implementing the DPDPA 2023, and cleaning up the past unregulated collection of personal data by organizations, the Act has prescribed that “Consent should be obtained even for the legacy personal data collection of a data fiduciary. In such cases … Continue reading →

In the DPDPA implementation, we have been discussing he requirement of determining the “Age” of a data principal to identify if he is a minor or not. Without identification of the age, the obligations of DPDPA towards a “Minor” cannot … Continue reading →

DPDPA 2023 has introduced a concept of “Nomination” of personal data. The Act defines “Nomination” as a right of a data principal and relates it to the “Personal Data”. Section 14 of the Act states:  Right to nominate. (1) A … Continue reading →