Category Archives: Cyber Law

Hotels as Data Fiduciaries

The DPDPA 2023 has completely changed the outlook of the industry in the Use and Management of Data. So far, like every other business entity that has adopted itself to the “Data Driven” business strategy, the industry was concerned only … Continue reading

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“Unknown Risk” is “Significant Risk”

Data Fiduciaries who are deploying AI products for Personal Data Processing needs to take note that DPDPA Rule (no 12) expects that “(3) A Significant Data Fiduciary shall observe due diligence to verify that algorithmic software deployed by it for … Continue reading

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Date for filing Comments on DPDPA Rules Extended

As expected, MeitY has yielded to the pressure from the industry and granted extension for submission of comments on DPDPA Rules from February 18 to march 5. It is reported that by this time more than 10000 comments have already … Continue reading

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TRAI Amendments to TCCCPR

DPDPA 2023 is a special law for protecting the “Privacy” of individuals in the digital space. It works closely with ITA 2000 in terms of Sections 43, 46 (Adjudication), 72A (Processors), 67C (Retention) and several other sections where “Personal Data” … Continue reading

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RBI to introduce a new TLD bank.in

In a move which should be very useful in fortifying the security of Bank domains, RBI is expected to launch a new TLD bank.in from April 2025. RBI is also introducing another TLD fin.in to cater to the requirements of … Continue reading

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CIBIL is back in the Legal Radar again

Naavi.org had been one of the first to flag the “Data Laundering” of sensitive personal information that happened through CIBIL transferring its share holding from Indian Banks to Trans Union. I draw attention to the article “CBI Enquiry is required … Continue reading

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