In a recent announcement, Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology unveiled the Government of India’s intention to make the use of Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) mandatory in all smartphones that are launched in India. NavIC is a domestic Global Positioning System (GPS) developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with a constellation of seven satellites and ground stations.
Month: September 2023
How to be compliant with Data Protection & Privacy Laws in India
India is on the brink of witnessing a major change in the realm of privacy, marked by the enactment of the new Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDPA”). DPDPAis a by-product of the landmark Puttaswamy Judgement which made the right to privacy a Fundamental Right for all Indian citizens[1]. It is expected that the DPDPA will enhance the data protection compliance regime in the country and will empower users to agitate this Fundamental Right better once enacted. In our analysis, we have meticulously outlined the pivotal compliance measures that must be diligently observed by all relevant stakeholders in accordance with the DPDPA. This article aims to provide a clear and structured overview of the key obligations and responsibilities imposed by the DPDPA, facilitating a deeper understanding and effective implementation of these crucial compliance standards.