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Shadow DPAI required for CERT-IN

The JPC for PDPB decided to include parts of Non Personal Data regulation within the provisions of the DPA 2021. In the process a situation of overlapping jurisdiction was created between the ITA 2000 and DPA 2021. Earlier with Section … Continue reading

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Do We need an Unregulated Data Processing regime?

The Minister of IT Mr Ashwini Vaishnav recently commented  that there is no plan to scrap the current draft data protection regulation (as has been falsely projected by some journalists) and he hopes that the bill will be passed soon … Continue reading

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Privacy Notice is a RFP for personal information

(Here are some emerging thoughts on Privacy meant for further discussion during IDPS 2021…Naavi) Indian Data Protection Law in the form of PDPB 2019 is unique for the introduction of the concept of a Data Controller being a Data Fiduciary … Continue reading

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Will Convergence Act Come back?

Today’s Economic Times carries a report “Center Weighs Single Nodal Policy”. According to the report, the Government is contemplating a new “Nodal Policy” for Social Media to tackle the aggression of the rogue Tech Companies who have no respect for … Continue reading

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The “Chilling Effect”

Information Technology Act 2000 (ITA 2000) has been in existence since 17th October 2000 and in the amendment of 2008, effective from 27th October 2009, Section 79 was amended and subsequently “Intermediary rules 2011” were notified under the section with … Continue reading

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Let’s be Realistic… Security is the most fundamental right..We don’t want a jungle raj in India

Just as India celebrates the 75th Independence day, it is time to introspect our own approach to professional life and whether we are unconsciously pursuing a path which is negative and self destructive. Let us remember that our freedom has … Continue reading

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