Posted On AUGUST 27, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Digital Health Records in India: Privacy, Security, and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
The digitization of healthcare is rapidly transforming the way medical information is created, stored, and accessed. At the heart of this transformation lies the concept of digital health records…
Posted On AUGUST 11, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Vendor Risk Management: Assessing Third-Party Data Processors Under Indian Law
As businesses become more connected and digital, they rely more and more on third-party providers to help with data processing tasks in areas like cloud computing, human resources, marketing, and customer service…
Posted On AUGUST 05, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Protecting Children’s Data in the Digital Age: India’s Legal Framework and Policy Imperatives
In a digitally connected world, children are among the most active and vulnerable users of the internet. Whether through educational platforms, gaming apps, or social media, Indian children increasingly interact with digital services…
Posted On JULY 18, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
RoPA (Records of Processing Activities) Under India DPDP Act 2023: Why Indian Companies Need to Go Beyond Spreadsheets
In recent years, India has witnessed an alarming increase in the number and scale of data breaches affecting government bodies, private companies, and even critical healthcare institutionsFrom the AIIMS ransomware attack that disrupted hospital services for days, to the Aadhaar-related leaks…
Posted On JULY 18, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Data Breach Reporting in India: Moving from Self-Regulation to Real Accountability
In recent years, India has witnessed an alarming increase in the number and scale of data breaches affecting government bodies, private companies, and even critical healthcare institutionsFrom the AIIMS ransomware attack that disrupted hospital services for days, to the Aadhaar-related leaks…
Posted On JULY 08, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
The DPDPA Penalty Trap: 5 Hidden Risks That Could Invite ₹250 Crore Fines
India’s long-awaited Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT 2023 & DRAFT DPDP RULES 2025) marks a historic turning point in how personal data is processed, protected, and governed…
Posted On JUNE 30, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Building Trust with Technology: Consent Management Under India’s DPDP Act, 2023
In the digital age, where personal data has become the new oil, trust is currency. With the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 & Draft DPDP Rules 2025 , India has taken a decisive step towards codifying a rights-based approach to personal data processing…
Posted On JUNE 27, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
The Right to Be Forgotten vs. AI's Infinite Memory: A Regulatory Dilemma
The “Right to Be Forgotten” (RTBF), enshrined in Article 17 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), allows individuals to request the erasure of their personal data, asserting control over their digital identities in an era where privacy is increasingly under threat. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI)…
Posted On JUNE 25, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
How to Engage the Board and C-Suite on DPDPA Risks: A Guide for DPOs
The enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 & Draft DPDP Rules 2025 signals a transformative shift in India’s data governance framework. For companies operating in an increasingly data-driven economy…
Posted On JUNE 17, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Privacy by Design: Integrating Compliance from the Ground Up
Today, in a world increasingly driven by data, protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal information has become a prerequisite for securing trust and loyalty. The growing complexity of data-intensive services, alongside an ever-evolving legal framework, from the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)…
Posted On JUNE 13, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
The Strategic Role of the DPO in Indian Companies: From Compliance to Culture
With the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), India has entered a defining chapter in its digital governance journey. As data emerges as a central economic and social asset, businesses must be held accountable for how they collect, store, use, and share personal data…
Posted On JUNE 06, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
How Boards Should Prepare for DPDPA: Questions Every Director Should Ask
In today’s digital era, data is one of an organization’s most valuable assets, yet it also presents significant regulatory challenges. With the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), boards of directors are forced to re-examine risk management strategies, data governance practices, and cybersecurity policies.…
Posted On JUNE 02, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Significant Data Fiduciary under DPDA 2023
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward a comprehensive data protection regime.…
Posted On MAY 29, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Navigating Data Minimisation and Purpose Limitation in Practice
In an era where personal data drives economic growth, digital services, and artificial intelligence, data minimisation and purpose limitation principles have emerged to become critical safeguards for individual privacy. Enshrined in leading data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)…
Posted On MAY 26, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Privacy Notices in the Age of DPDPA: What Needs to Change?
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) represents a milestone in the country’s data privacy journey. It introduces a rights-based approach to personal data processing and imposes substantial obligations on entities known as “data fiduciaries.” At the heart of this framework lies the concept of transparency through privacy notices—a fundamental tool that enables users to make informed decisions about their data…
Posted On MAY 21, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
The Rising Cost of Data Breaches: What we need to learn from high profile cases
In today’s hyperconnected digital world, data has become one of the most valuable—and vulnerable—assets. As businesses, governments, and individuals increasingly store personal and financial information online, cybercriminals are constantly upskilling themselves to polish their strategies to exploit weaknesses…
Posted On MAY 19, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
India DPDP Act 2023 Compliance Checklist
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 & Draft DPDP Rules 2025 is India’s comprehensive data protection law, aimed at protecting data subjects' personal data…
Posted On April 30, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Consent Management Under India’s DPDP Act: Best Practices for Compliance
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) marks a significant milestone in India’s data privacy landscape, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for the processing of digital personal data.…
Posted On March 27, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
External DPO: Role, Path to Becoming One, and Virtual DPO Benefits
A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a dedicated professional responsible for overseeing an organization's data protection strategy and ensuring compliance with relevant privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)…
Posted On March 17, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Data Breach Response in India: A DPO’s Guide to Incident Management
A data breach occurs when an organisation’s data environment is compromised, leading to the unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or destruction of personal or sensitive information. Much like a silent home invasion…
Posted On March 05, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act on Cross-Border Data Transfers
In the digital age, data has become one of the most valuable assets, encompassing everything from personal details and financial records to government intelligence. However, with its increasing importance comes heightened vulnerability.…
Posted On February 19, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
How to Conduct a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
Privacy laws and regulations are designed to ensure transparency and accountability in how organizations handle users’ personal data…
Posted On January 17, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Largest Fines under GDPR Series 2: Top 5 GDPR violations in 2024
In recent years, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has continued to assert its authority as one of the most stringent privacy laws in the world…
Posted On January 10, 2025 BY DATA SECURE
Largest Fines under GDPR Series 1: Top 5 GDPR violations in 2023
In an era defined by rapidly evolving technology and a growing digital presence, the risks of data breaches and the mishandling of sensitive information have become increasingly prevalent…
Posted On December 20, 2024 BY DATA SECURE
What is the Role of DPO in the UK?
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) mandates the appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO)for certain organizations…
Posted On May 20, 2022 BY DATA SECURE
How to conduct a data protection impact assessment
Every company nowadays is fuelled by data. The database of a company may comprise personally identifiable information (PII) or sensitive data whose collection, storage, and processing may expose it to numerous kinds of privacy breach include…
Posted On March 31, 2022 BY DATA SECURE
What is a Data Breach?
Every company nowadays is fuelled by data. The database of a company may comprise personally identifiable information (PII) or sensitive data whose collection, storage, and processing may expose it to numerous kinds of privacy breach including cyber risks. To encounter such risks, GDPR …
Posted On May 20, 2022 BY DATA SECURE
The Roles and Responsibilities of a DPO (Data Protection Officer)
The recently created position of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the corporates and enterprise is empowered to ensure that the organisation is compliant with all aspects of the new data protection regulations...
Posted On December 28, 2021 BY DATA SECURE
The Data Protection Authorities & their responsibilities
There has been a rapid escalation in the need for data protection and regulation surrounding the protection and misuse of personal information of citizens in various countries, especially since the enforcement of the GDPR...