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In this second episode of our podcast series on the Digital
Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA 2023) our Managing
Partner, Krishnava Dutt speaks to our technology & data privacy
Partner, Udit Mendiratta, on the grounds for processing data under
the DPDPA.
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The term ‘Doxing' is short for ‘dropping dox', ‘dox' being slang for documents. Doxing (also spelt as Doxxing) is the act of revealing identifying and personal information about someone online.
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.
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.
On 11 August 2023, India's Central Government announced the country's first comprehensive data protection and privacy legislation, known as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 ("DPDP Act").
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