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1. DPDP and the AI Reckoning in India’s BFSI

Source: Elets BFSI | Read Original →

The Indian Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector is grappling with how to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools while adhering to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023. This discussion highlights the critical need for financial institutions to embed privacy-by-design principles into their AI strategies, ensuring compliance with Data Fiduciary obligations (Section 8) regarding consent (Section 6), purpose limitation (Section 5), and data accuracy. For businesses, this means re-evaluating their AI models to ensure they do not inadvertently process personal data without explicit consent or beyond the stated purpose.

2. India's E-Rupee: Legal Framework and Privacy Implications

Source: SCC Online | Read Original →

An analysis explores the legal framework and significant privacy implications surrounding India's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the e-Rupee. The digital nature of the e-Rupee means transactions generate a vast amount of data, necessitating robust privacy safeguards within its legal structure. Businesses engaging with the e-Rupee must understand their responsibilities as potential Data Fiduciaries or Data Processors, ensuring meticulous adherence to DPDP Act principles like data minimization (Section 5) and the protection of Data Principal rights (Sections 11-15).

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