Author: Jaijit Bhattacharya

Given the spate of digital frauds based on leveraging user data for trapping unsuspecting citizens into “digital arrests” and myriad such crimes, there is an enhanced concern over how people’s data is used and leaked. And therefore, the rapid digitization of India’s economy and society has necessitated robust mechanisms to protect personal data and ensure privacy. To address these challenges, the Indian government introduced the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2023. The framework seeks to address the need to balance individual privacy rights with the innovation and growth potential of the digital ecosystem. The draft of the rules…