Today's Headlines

1. Telegram | Mass messaging and more

Source: The Hindu Tech | Read Original →

Messaging giant Telegram, with over 15 crore Indian users, is facing a week-long ban in India despite its claims of strong user privacy. This unprecedented move by authorities highlights escalating enforcement actions under the DPDP Act, signaling severe consequences for non-compliance with data processing obligations, potentially under Section 24 (Prevention of Unlawful Processing). This action underscores that even major platforms are not exempt from stringent regulatory oversight.

2. India DPDP Act Compliance 2027: Timeline, GDPR Comparison, and Business Checklist - India Briefing

Source: Google News DPDP | Read Original → India Briefing has published a comprehensive guide outlining the DPDP Act compliance timeline extending to 2027, complete with a GDPR comparison and a practical business checklist. This resource aims to assist Indian enterprises, particularly startups and SMEs, in navigating their journey towards robust data protection practices. It serves as a timely reminder for Data Fiduciaries to proactively review and align their data handling processes with the Act's requirements, focusing on areas like consent management (Section 7) and data principal rights (Section 17).

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