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In-depth analysis and practical guidance on India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, GDPR, cross-border transfers and global privacy law — from the data-privacy team at King Stubb & Kasiva.

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Significant Data Fiduciaries under the DPDP Act, 2023: Enhanced Compliance Obligations

Executive Summary The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) introduces the concept of the Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF) to impose…

Jidesh Kumar · 7 Oct 2025
Data Privacy

Role and Duties of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in Indian Companies under the DPDP Act, 2023

Executive Summary The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) introduces the requirement for Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs) to appoint a…

Jidesh Kumar · 30 Sep 2025
Data Privacy

Classification of Data Fiduciaries under the DPDP Act, 2023: Thresholds and Obligations

Executive Summary The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) distinguishes between ordinary Data Fiduciaries and Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs). While…

Jidesh Kumar · 30 Sep 2025
Data Privacy

Data Retention and Storage Obligations under the DPDP Act, 2023: The Principle of Storage Limitation

Executive Summary The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) introduces the principle of storage limitation, requiring that personal data be…

Jidesh Kumar · 29 Sep 2025
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Cross-Border Data Transfers under the DPDP Act, 2023: Government’s Power to Whitelist and Blacklist Jurisdictions

Executive Summary The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) establishes a controlled model for cross-border data transfers, departing from earlier…

Jidesh Kumar · 29 Sep 2025
Data Privacy

Legitimate Uses of Data Without Consent under the DPDP Act, 2023

Executive Summary While the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) establishes consent as the principal basis for processing personal data,…

Jidesh Kumar · 25 Sep 2025
Data Privacy

Notice Obligations under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Clarity, Accessibility, and Multi-Language Requirements

Executive Summary The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) mandates that before obtaining consent, a notice must be provided to…

Jidesh Kumar · 25 Sep 2025
Data Privacy

Consent Framework under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Legal Requirements and Compliance Strategies

Executive Summary The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) establishes consent as the central pillar of lawful processing of personal…

Jidesh Kumar · 24 Sep 2025
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Definitions under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Legal Scope and Practical Implications 

Introduction   The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) introduces a comprehensive statutory framework for processing digital personal data in India.…

Jidesh Kumar · 23 Sep 2025
Data Privacy

Comparison of the DPDP Act, 2023 with GDPR and Global Privacy Laws: Convergence and Divergence

Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) represents India’s first comprehensive law governing personal data. In scope and spirit,…

Jidesh Kumar · 23 Sep 2025
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