Tag: DPDP

MeitY Releases Draft Rules for DPDP Act

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has unveiled the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, marking a pivotal step for India’s privacy landscape. The draft rules detail obligations for data fiduciaries, consent manager roles, and handling children’s personal data.   Additionally, the draft rules outline the establishment of the Data Protection Board, including the process for appointing the chairperson and other members, along with their terms and conditions of service, marking a key step in implementing the Digital Personal Data…

DPDP to Opt for Consent Framework Over Strict Rules

Manish Kumar

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, the Indian government is considering the introduction of an umbrella framework to guide companies on consent management practices, rather than issuing detailed, prescriptive rules. This approach aims to provide businesses with flexibility while ensuring that data protection principles are upheld. The executive rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act are designed to balance the need for robust data protection with practical considerations for smaller organizations and educational institutions. The rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act are expected…