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

DGPSI-Hospital framework for Public Discussion

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na

FDPPI has developed a DPDPA Compliance framework for hospitals named “DGPSI-Hospital”. A public consultation will be held virtually next week to discuss the framework with interested persons in the public. Watch out for the announcement of the time. and link. … Continue reading →

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Independent Auditor is the new profession being unveiled by FDPPI: Do not miss to attend

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na

REGISTER HERE:  (Registration fee: Rs 500/-: May be paid here: )

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Madhya Pradesh Proposes new rules for Electronic Evidence

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na

Madhya Pradesh Government has proposed a new Electronic Evidence Rules to make handling of electronic evidence for presentation to the Court easier. The rule is said to have been developed in consultation with MP High Court. It is pending approval … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 30, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na
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FDPPI–MYRA Partnership Creates a New Benchmark in Professional Certification for Data Protection in India

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na

  A new era in Certification of professionals in the area of Data Protection has dawned in India with the collaboration of FDPPI with MYRA School of Business. For the first time in India, a leading professional body in Data … Continue reading →

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In a Hospital, “Data is Life” — and a “Data Breach” is a “Patient-Safety Event”

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na

We have discussed in these columns, more than once, that of all the Data Fiduciaries the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 has created, the hospital occupies a category of its own. The reason is captured in a single line … Continue reading →

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