Today's Headlines

1. DPDP Act implementation: No extension as startups face compliance deadline, says MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan - Fortune India

Source: Fortune India | Read Original → MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan has emphatically stated that there will be no extension for the DPDP Act compliance deadline, sending a clear message to India's startup community. This firm stance underscores the government's intent to move swiftly towards full enforcement, requiring all Data Fiduciaries to align their data processing practices with Section 8 — Data Fiduciary obligations without delay. Businesses must accelerate their preparedness, as the window for compliance is closing rapidly.

2. Consent in Form Surveillance in Substance A Constitutional Critique of Indias Data Protection Regime - lawstreet.co

Source: lawstreet.co | Read Original → Lawstreet.co has published a critical legal analysis of the DPDP Act, arguing that while it formally mandates consent, certain provisions may still facilitate surveillance, raising constitutional concerns. This critique delves into the fundamental principles of Section 6 — Processing of Personal Data based on consent, highlighting ongoing debates about the true effectiveness of the Act in safeguarding individual privacy against potential governmental or corporate overreach.

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