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If we follow the discussions around the DPA 2021, it appears that there is a confusion regarding the term “Anonymization” and its effect on Personal Data. It is strange that after so much of discussions on the GDPR and the … Continue reading →

In the new version of PDPA 2021 (We can start calling this DPA 2021 from now onwards) that is replacing PDPB 2019 has indicated under Section 57 that “Obligation to take prompt and appropriate action in response to a data … Continue reading →

One of the interesting new propositions in the PDPB 2021 as compared to PDPB 2019 is the professional status of the Data Protection Officer. In all data protection laws, there is a requirement that  data controllers/Fiduciaries who handle large number … Continue reading →

(This is in continuation of our previous article) While discussing the PDPA 2021 and inclusion of  Section 3(23)(xi) we observe the following:   Current PDPB 2019 Section 3(20) Proposed PDPB 2021 Section 3(23) (20) “harm” includes— (i) bodily or mental … Continue reading →

PDPA is a legislation that is meant to uphold the human right concept of “Privacy”. Privacy is a concept which reflects the “State of Mind” of an individual and a feeling of “being left alone”. According to human psychologists, Hypnotists … Continue reading →

PDPB 2019 (Personal Data Protection Bill 2019) was in its current draft stage since December 2019. In the last two years, the JPC held an incredible 78 meetings of which the first 66 were chaired by Mrs Meenakshi Lekhi who … Continue reading →