Author Archives: Vijayashankar Na

(Continued from the previous article) P.S: This series of articles is an attempt to place some issues before the Government of India which promises to bring a new Data Protection Law that is futuristic, comprehensive and Perfect.  In our previous … Continue reading →

[This is a continuation of the previous article in the series] P.S: We are aware that the suggestions made in this series of articles could be completely ignored by the Government which says that it already has a draft in … Continue reading →

With the withdrawal of the PDPB 2019, some parts of the industry feel relieved, some are feeling Déjà vu. Some feel that the dreaded law will never come back. It is no doubt a disappointment and loss of momentum for those … Continue reading →

(This is a continuation of the earlier article in which the framework of the New Data Protection Act of India -NPDAI was discussed) We expect that soon Government will release a draft of  a “Personal Data Protection Act” in lieu … Continue reading →

With the Government of India withdrawing the Personal Data Protection Bill 2019  with a ministerial assurance that the new draft for a “Comprehensive Perfect”, “Digital India Act” which could replace Information Technology Act 2000, PDPB 2019 as well as “Telegraph … Continue reading →

The withdrawal of the PDPB 2019 with a cryptic statement by the honourable Minister of Railways and IT, Sri Ashwini Vaishnaw indicates that India does not want to do anything which the Big Tech companies of the west does not … Continue reading →