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1. Is the government ready for the DPDP Act? Ministries and states face a sweeping data-compliance test - ET Government

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The central government and various state ministries are undergoing a significant audit of their data handling practices to align with the DPDP Act. This initiative highlights the government's commitment to setting an example as a Data Fiduciary but also reveals the immense challenge in revamping public sector data governance at scale.

2. DPDP Act: are compliance costs of privacy law crushing ed-tech businesses?

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The burgeoning ed-tech sector is reportedly grappling with substantial compliance costs as it works to adhere to the DPDP Act. Businesses in this space, which rely heavily on sensitive student data like quiz scores, attendance, and sometimes biometrics, are finding their operational models significantly impacted by the stringent requirements of Section 8 — Data Fiduciary obligations.

3. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 - INSIGHTS IAS

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An article from INSIGHTS IAS serves as a timely refresher on the core principles and provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. This overview reinforces the fundamental shift in India's data privacy landscape, underscoring the legal responsibilities now borne by all entities processing personal data.

4. DPDP Act compliance gets Cabinet Secretary’s push; ministries, states put on timeline - The Times of India

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In a significant move, the Cabinet Secretary has mandated all central ministries and state governments to fast-track their compliance with the DPDP Act, setting clear timelines for implementation. This top-level directive underscores the government's serious intent to operationalize the Act and ensure its own vast data processing operations meet the standards of Data Fiduciary accountability.

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