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1. Compensating the data principal - Navigating DPDP’s blind spot - Bar and Bench

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This article highlights a potential gap in the DPDP Act, 2023, specifically concerning explicit mechanisms for Data Principals to seek compensation for privacy harms beyond regulatory penalties. While the Act empowers the Data Protection Board of India to impose fines on Data Fiduciaries, it offers less clarity on how individuals can directly claim damages, posing a challenge for future legal interpretations. Businesses should be aware that while regulatory fines are clear, the landscape for individual compensation may evolve, making robust data protection even more critical.

2. UT Chandigarh Organises Workshop on Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 - :: India News Calling ::

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The Union Territory of Chandigarh recently hosted a comprehensive workshop focused on the DPDP Act, 2023, signaling a continued push by governmental bodies to educate stakeholders on the new data protection regime. Such initiatives demonstrate the ongoing commitment to foster widespread understanding and compliance across various sectors and regions. This reiterates the importance for businesses, regardless of size or location, to actively engage with compliance efforts and stay informed about the Act's implications.

3. Privacy By Design Blueprint To Prevent 250 Crore Penalty Under DPDP Act Published - varindia.com

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A new "Privacy By Design Blueprint" has been published, offering crucial guidance for organizations aiming to embed privacy principles into their systems from the outset. This blueprint directly addresses how businesses can proactively prevent non-compliance and avoid significant penalties, including the maximum ₹250 Cr fine for certain breaches of the DPDP Act, particularly relating to Section 8 on Data Fiduciary obligations and security safeguards. Implementing such design-centric approaches is paramount for minimizing data protection risks and ensuring adherence to the Act's core tenets.

4. DSCI and PrivaSapien launch privacy engineering framework ahead of DPDP - Express Computer

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In a significant move to bolster industry readiness, the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and PrivaSapien have jointly launched a new privacy engineering framework. This initiative provides practical tools and methodologies for businesses to integrate privacy controls into their technology infrastructure, aligning with the DPDP Act's requirements for technical and organizational measures. The framework is designed to help Data Fiduciaries meet their responsibilities under Section 8 (Reasonable Security Safeguards), facilitating proactive rather than reactive compliance.

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