Today's Headlines

1. Most India GCCs still in early stages of DPDP compliance despite ticking 14-month deadline: Experts

Source: Google News DPDP | Read Original →

A recent report indicates that many India Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are still far from achieving full compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, despite the "14-month deadline" signifying that the Act is now in effect. Experts warn that this lack of preparedness puts these critical operational hubs at significant risk of penalties and reputational damage under Section 24 (Penalties). This highlights a broader challenge for Indian businesses in meeting the stringent requirements for Data Fiduciaries under Section 8.

2. Instagram is dropping end-to-end encryption soon: Here are 5 secure messaging apps you can use instead

Source: Livemint Tech | Read Original → Meta has announced that Instagram will cease to offer end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for its direct messages starting May 8, 2026, advising users to download their data beforehand. While WhatsApp will retain E2EE, this move by Meta raises concerns about user data security and privacy expectations, especially for Indian users whose data will now be more vulnerable to access. This development underscores the importance of reasonable security safeguards under Section 8(5) of the DPDP Act and the need for Data Principals to be aware of how their personal data is being protected.

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