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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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When Privacy Becomes Opacity: Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act, 2023 and the Constitutional Balance Between Privacy and Transparency

Introduction The recognition of the right to privacy as a fundamental right in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India (2017)…

Dhruv Kaushal · 3 Nov 2026
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Right to Be Forgotten in India: Delhi High Court’s Ruling in Laksh Vir Singh Yadav and Its Interplay with the DPDP Act

On 29 May 2026, the Delhi High Court delivered its judgment in Laksh Vir Singh Yadav v. Union of India & Connected…

Dhruv Kaushal · 2 Nov 2026
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Generative AI Use Policy for Employees in India: Legal Risks and Employer Compliance

Introduction The increasing adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in workplaces has transformed how organisations approach drafting, research, coding, document review, translation,…

Dhruv Kaushal · 30 Oct 2026
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Data Processing Agreement Under the DPDP Act, 2023: Key Clauses Explained

Introduction Businesses increasingly rely on third-party vendors, cloud service providers, technology platforms and outsourced service providers to process personal data. These arrangements…

Dhruv Kaushal · 15 Oct 2026
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Privacy Due Diligence in M&A in India: DPDP Act Risks, Data Room Checklist and Deal Protections

Introduction India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) introduces a comprehensive framework for the processing of digital personal data. For…

Dhruv Kaushal · 14 Oct 2026
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DPDP Act 2023: Government Issues Removal of Difficulties Order 2026 Clarifying Consent and Data Audit Requirements

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) has issued the Digital Personal Data Protection (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2026 (“Order”) under…

Dhruv Kaushal · 8 Oct 2026
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Employee Background Verification and Pre-Employment Screening Under the DPDP Act 

Introduction Background verification has become one of the more data-intensive processes undertaken by Indian employers. A single pre-employment check may involve identity…

Dhruv Kaushal · 16 Sep 2026
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DPDP Act Compliance for Startups and MSMEs: A Minimum Viable Data Protection Framework 

Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“DPDP Rules”) were notified on 13 November 2025, more than two years after the…

Aniket Ghosh · 15 Sep 2026
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Does the DPDP Act Require Separate Notices for Different Categories of Data Principals?

Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) does not expressly require every organisation to issue a separate privacy notice…

Dhruv Kaushal · 11 Sep 2026
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Digital Personal Data Protection and Residents’ Welfare Associations: What RWAs Need to Do Now

A practical compliance roadmap under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 Introduction India’s…

Dhruv Kaushal · 11 Sep 2026
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