Today's Headlines

1. Surveillance without statute: The constitutional void in India’s facial recognition policy - Bar and Bench

Source: Google News DPDP | Read Original →

Bar and Bench reports on the lack of a specific legislative framework governing facial recognition technology in India, raising constitutional concerns about privacy rights. This void creates ambiguity regarding the collection and processing of personal data under the DPDP Act 2023, particularly impacting how businesses and government entities deploy or interact with such surveillance systems while ensuring compliance with Section 6 (Consent) and Section 7 (Legitimate Uses).

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

Source: Google News DPDP | Read Original → MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan has unequivocally stated that there will be no further extensions for DPDP Act compliance, emphasizing that startups and all Data Fiduciaries must adhere to the existing deadlines. This firm stance signals an imminent and strict enforcement phase, underscoring the critical need for businesses to accelerate their data protection measures and ensure readiness for the Act's full operationalization to avoid potential DPDP penalties (up to ₹250 Cr).

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