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Recognizing the need to protect privacy rights of the individuals ("Data Principal"), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) provides the Data Principals with the following rights.
In a significant move, The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 has been approved by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, receiving final assent from the President on 11th August 2023.
With the rise of technology and interconnectivity across the globe, there is a proportionate rise in the likelihood of a personal data breach, which may severely impact privacy in different parts of the world.
Amidst the evolving landscape of data protection laws in India, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act/Act) stands as a landmark development.
One year ago, in August 2022 the Indian government withdrew the draft Personal Data Protection Bill of 2019[1] which was in the offing for more than four years.