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At Ahlawat Law Office, our data protection law practice is dedicated to safeguarding businesses’ sensitive information in compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act and other global standards. We provide expert guidance on navigating these regulations, ensuring that businesses meet all legal requirements. 

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Our services include comprehensive risk assessments, policy development, data breach response strategies, and ongoing compliance monitoring. Our team of experts provides businesses with the necessary insights to ensure their data protection practices are robust, compliant with relevant regulations, and capable of mitigating potential risks, thereby maintaining trust and integrity in an increasingly data-driven world.

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Team of lawyers who are knowledgeable in data protection law.

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Data protection compliance mitigates risks of penalties

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International perspective and diverse legal knowledge

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Frequently Asked Questions

The DPDPA was enacted to address the growing need for data privacy in the digital age, following the Supreme Court's Puttaswamy judgment in 2017, which recognized privacy as a fundamental right. The Act seeks to establish a strong data privacy regime in India.

  • Broad Applicability: The Act applies to digital data processing activities within India.
  • Consent Framework: It includes a detailed consent mechanism for data processing.
  • Individual Rights: Provides rights such as access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.
  • Data Fiduciary Obligations: Imposes strict obligations on entities handling personal data regarding its collection, storage, and security.
  • Data Protection Board (DPB): Establishes a regulatory body to ensure compliance and enforce the law

The DPDPA is benchmarked against international standards like the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). While it shares similarities in protecting individual rights and imposing obligations on data handlers, there are differences in scope and enforcement mechanisms.

The Act faces challenges such as potential compliance burdens for businesses, ambiguities in certain provisions, and ensuring widespread public awareness and understanding of data privacy rights.

The Act includes specific exemptions to balance interests such as national security, public order, and research. These exemptions allow certain data processing activities without consent under defined circumstances.

Businesses must comply with stringent data protection obligations, which may require changes to their data handling practices. This includes obtaining explicit consent from individuals for data processing and ensuring robust security measures are in place.

The Data Protection Board is responsible for overseeing compliance with the DPDPA. It has investigative and enforcement powers to address violations and ensure that entities adhere to data protection standards.