Today's Headlines

1. Goodbye mAadhaar: UIDAI Unveils Smarter Aadhaar App for Digital India - Ahmedabad Mirror

Source: Ahmedabad Mirror | Read Original →

The UIDAI has launched a redesigned and smarter Aadhaar application, replacing the outgoing mAadhaar app. This new app aims to provide enhanced security features and more granular control to users over their personal data, aligning with the principles of data minimization and consent. For businesses involved in KYC or other services requiring Aadhaar authentication, this update necessitates understanding the new app's capabilities and ensuring their data collection and processing methods comply with Section 6 (Consent) and Section 7 (Legitimate Uses) of the DPDP Act.

2. DPDP as India’s Trust Infrastructure: Reimagining the Digital Economy in the Age of AI, DPI, and Global Data Flows - Elets BFSI

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A recent analysis highlights the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 as a pivotal element in building India’s foundational "trust infrastructure" for the digital economy. This perspective positions the Act not merely as a regulatory burden but as an enabler for growth in areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and global data flows. Businesses are urged to adopt a proactive approach, integrating privacy-by-design principles to leverage India's increasing role in the global digital landscape, especially concerning data transfers under Section 13 (Cross-border transfer of personal data).

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