Author Archives: Vijayashankar Na

About Vijayashankar Na

Naavi is a veteran Cyber Law specialist in India and is presently working from Bangalore as an Information Assurance Consultant. Pioneered concepts such as ITA 2008 compliance, Naavi is also the founder of Cyber Law College, a virtual Cyber Law Education institution. He now has been focusing on the projects such as Secure Digital India and Cyber Insurance

Amendments to GDPR

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Vijayashankar Na

On 19th November 2025, the EU has proposed some amendments to GDPR through the “Digital omnibus Regulation” package which could be effective later in the year after necessary approval formalities. The Digital omnibus package includes the Data Act which introduces  … Continue reading →

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An Expert DPO is not created in a day…FDPPI understands this and incorporates it in its C.DPO.DA. program

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Vijayashankar Na

The C.DPO.DA. program conducted by Naavi/FDPPI is unique since those who attend the program and get certified by passing the examination, will get a free membership of FDPPI for one year along with an opportunity for receiving ongoing mentoring to … Continue reading →

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Your CDPO certificate should be “Earned”. It is not just a feather to be bought in the market.

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Vijayashankar Na

This is in continuation of my response to the question raised by a professional on why anybody should chose FDPPI Certification instead of other certifications available at a  lesser cost. Naavi’s views on the commoditization of ” CDPO” as a  … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 7, 2025 by Vijayashankar Na
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“Indigo Lesson” for DPDPA

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Vijayashankar Na

The Indigo fiasco is a good education for all organizations and the MeitY regarding DPDPA Compliance  deadline which comes on 13th May 2027. The problem of INDIGO was directly related to their stubborn attitude to refuse regulatory compliance  and challenging … Continue reading →

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Why Chose C.DPO.DA. from Naavi/FDPPI?

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Vijayashankar Na

After the announcement of the next Virtual training program for C.DPO.DA. by Naavi/FDPPI from 20th December 2025, a query was received from a well known professional on “Why anybody should chose to take this course when other courses which are … Continue reading →

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