Need of Data Protection
There is a need for data protection as:
- In the digital age, there is present large volume of data. So, data protection law will ensure protection of the individuals’ personal information. It will also preserve their right to privacy.
- It will prevent unauthorized access and misuse of sensitive information.
- Without effective data protection there could be increased surveillance, profiling of individuals etc
- It will reduce the risk of identity fraud, theft, and other cybercrimes.
- It will builds trust between businesses, organizations, and individuals. It will increase confidence in digital interactions.
- The bill will define the rights and responsibilities of digital citizens (Digital Nagrik) and the legal duties of Data Fiduciaries in utilizing collected data.
- As the volume of data on internet is increasing significantly and the use of new technologies like artificial intelligence, internet of things poses a threat of misuse of data.
Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 are formed to protect the rights and duties related to the management of large amounts of digital personal data created in the economy. It aims to maintain a balance between individual privacy rights and at the same allow data to be used for various purposes. Recently Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023 was passed that will replace the existing Information Technology Act, 2000, the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, and a Policy addressing the governance of non-personal data.
Table of Content
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 Overview
- What is DPDP Act 2023?
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 – A Brief History
- DPDP Act 2023 Objectives
- Purpose of Digital Personal Data Protection Act
- Why DPDP Act was Introduced?
- Visual Guide – Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
- Need of Data Protection
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
- DPDP Act 2023 Key Features
- Main Provisions of DPDP Act
- Digital Personal Data Protection Highlights
- Rights under DPDP Act 2023
- Individual Rights DPDP Act
- Data Protection Rights India
- DPDP Act 2023 Compliance
- How to Comply with DPDP Act
- Business Obligations under DPDP Act
- DPDP Act 2023 Penalties
- Enforcement of Digital Personal Data Protection Act
- Fines under DPDP Act
- DPDP Act vs GDPR
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act Compared to International Laws
- DPDP and Global Data Protection
- Impact of DPDP Act on Businesses
- How DPDP Act Affects Consumers
- DPDP Act 2023 Implications
- Significance of Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
- Preparing for DPDP Act 2023
- DPDP Act Checklist for Businesses
- Data Protection Act Readiness
- Data Privacy Law in Other Countries
- Concerns related to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023