Author Archives: Vijayashankar Na

Data Trust Score is an innovative mandatory provision in Indian Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 which introduces measurability an accountability to the compliance initiatives of a Data Fiduciary. In this three part article, Mr M.G. Kodandaram, IRS, retired Assistant Director … Continue reading →

We have just discussed the editorial in Times of India today and now we also have an editorial in Economic Times with similar sentiments expressed about the PDPB. In fact this editorial is direct in expressing its intention because it … Continue reading →

  Privacy Protection has always been a matter of interest to the Privacy Activists. Business has always been against Privacy being protected too rigorously since it would hurt their profitability. News papers are no longer the “Fourth Pillar” of democracy … Continue reading →

Not withstanding the wishes of many to delay the passage of PDPB 2019, it appears that the JPC is determined to complete its work this week and present their recommendations to the Cabinet. This is indicated by the fact that … Continue reading →

When we discuss implementation of data protection particularly in a country like India, we often speak about the need to change the “Culture” and “Attitude”. Hence a lot of emphasis is placed on training, building awareness etc. While there is … Continue reading →

There is an email in circulation about Bal Aadhaar which looks as follows: The hyper link leads to a website www.yojanakhabar.com looking as follows: The website is registered by an Arizona resident as indicated below: This appears to be a … Continue reading →