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Interview with Sujeet Katiyar, Co-founder of Fourteenth Degree Azimuth, on DPDPA Act, and Healthcare Compliance in India 

Sujeet Katiyar is a seasoned leader with over 27 years of experience in technology, healthcare, and regulatory compliance. His work bridges the complex worlds of digital health, data privacy, and policy, with hands-on expertise in implementing frameworks like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), GDPR, HIPAA, and ABDM. From navigating patient data protection in […]

Jai Prakash

Quick Heal Signs MoU with BHASHINI to Bridge Cybersecurity and Privacy Language Gaps

Recently, Quick Heal Technologies Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BHASHINI, the government’s multilingual AI platform under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). As a result, the partnership aims to make cybersecurity and data privacy education accessible to millions of Indians by delivering it in their native languages. Bridging the Digital […]

Purvi Agrawal

India Boosts Data Governance with DPDP Act

DPDP Act: A Pillar for Strengthened Data Governance in India In an age dominated by digital connectivity, the safeguarding of personal data has emerged as a pressing necessity. With cyber threats and data breaches becoming increasingly sophisticated, India has taken a decisive step through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act—a legislation designed to protect […]

Purvi Agrawal

Draft DPDP Rules: Banks Prepare to Tackle Operational Challenges

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules require banks to get clear, explicit consent from customers before using their data for anything beyond the original purpose. While many banks already follow this principle, experts say these formal rules leave no room for regulatory shortcuts or loopholes. Experts also say it’s still too early to […]

Vipul Mishra

Is India’s DPDP Act Silencing the RTI Act? Here’s What You Should Know

In today’s fast-moving digital world, where data is created and shared at an incredible pace, India is at a turning point. The country is trying to answer a difficult question: How do we protect people’s privacy while still keeping the government open and transparent? Every time we go online—whether it’s through social media, banking, or […]

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Jairam Ramesh Urges Review of Amendment to RTI Act

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has therefore urged Union Minister for Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, to pause, review, and repeal the amendment made to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023. Ramesh has raised concerns about the potential destruction of citizens’ rights to access important public information […]

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DPDP Act and RTI Act: Opposition Concerns Over Impact on Transparency

The INDIA bloc has raised concerns over the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. They have urged the government to amend the controversial Section 44(3). According to the Opposition, this section infringes upon the Right to Information (RTI) Act and negatively impacts press freedom. Around 130 senior leaders from the Opposition bloc have written to […]

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Data Safeguard India Unveils ID-PRIVACY

Bangalore, India – April 1, 2025 – Data Safeguard India has officially launched ID-PRIVACY, an AI-powered Comprehensive Privacy Management Platform designed to ensure seamless compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. This innovative platform is set to redefine how businesses navigate India’s evolving data privacy landscape while enhancing operational efficiency, trust, and brand […]

Gaurav Mehta

RTI Amendments in DPDP Act: Civil Society Voices Concern

A delegation of civil society groups met Rahul Gandhi to discuss concerns over RTI amendments in the DPDP Act. This meeting highlighted the potential dangers the amendments pose to transparency and accountability, especially in the context of journalists, academics, and activists. Civil Society Groups Raise Concerns Over DPDP Act and RTI Amendments The delegation included […]

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