Privacy / Data Protection

SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 3

This post analyses the transparency and accountability obligations under the Personal Data Protection Bill 2018. It covers compliance duties for data fiduciaries, security safeguards, and grievance redressal mechanisms in India.

SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 2

The post provides an analytical overview of the rights of data principals and the legal grounds for processing personal, sensitive, and child data under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018. It highlights key obligations, safeguards, and mechanisms included in the Bill.

SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 1

This post examines the principal features of the Personal Data Protection Bill 2018 as proposed in India. It covers definitions, scope, key authorities, and compliance obligations for data fiduciaries and processors in a structured legal format.

Data Protection in India- Part II

This post evaluates the territorial and personal scope of data protection law in India, addressing jurisdictional issues, extraterritorial application, and compliance challenges. The analysis provides structured responses to key legislative questions, focusing on clarity and factual accuracy.

Data protection in India-Part I

This post reviews the Srikrishna Committee’s White Paper on data protection in India, outlining its structure and key legal issues. It sets the stage for further analysis focusing on privacy, intellectual property, and related rights.

Privacy and Intellectual Property: Are we trying to kill the snake with a log?

This article examines the Supreme Court’s broad interpretation of the right to privacy and its significant effects on intellectual property law in India. It considers how privacy now influences publicity rights, performer’s rights, and digital data, raising critical questions about future legal and commercial practices.

Privacy: The LinkedIn Security Breach

This post analyses the LinkedIn security breaches of 2012 and 2016, highlighting critical gaps in password protection and user safety. It underscores the ongoing risks and the urgent need for improved security measures and user awareness.

Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas in the Entertainment Industry Part II

This post discusses how writers and creators in India can protect their original ideas in the entertainment industry, focusing on NDAs, release deeds, and the principle of breach of confidence. It offers an objective analysis of the legal tools and practical challenges involved in securing rights over intangible concepts.