BS EDIT: Protecting Your Data: Key Insights into India's Draft Rules

By Business StandardPublished On Jan 6, 2025

Why the New Rules Matter

The new rules aim to enhance data security and empower users under the 2023 Act

Who’s Who in the Data Protection Framework

Principals are users, fiduciaries manage data, and consent managers handle approval

Empowering Users with Control

Users can access, correct, delete data, and must approve data collection

Strengthening Accountability

Fiduciaries must get explicit consent and comply with retention limits and audits

Special Protections in Place

Minors’ and disabled users’ data needs explicit guardian consent for collection

Bridging the Gaps

High compliance costs and broad government powers need attention for success