Digital Privacy
A Blog By GAURAV RAJ BHAGAT ADVOCATE HIGH COURT, M.P THE DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION (DPDP) ACT, 2023: STRENGTHENING PRIVACY & SECURITY IN INDIA AND THE ROLE OF ADVOCATES The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 is India’s first comprehensive legislation regulating the collection, processing, and protection of personal data. It is a direct result of landmark Supreme Court judgments, particularly Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017), which recognized privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. While the law empowers individuals with data rights and imposes responsibilities on businesses, its enforcement and interpretation require the active involvement of legal professionals. Advocates play a crucial role in protecting citizens from data misuse, ensuring compliance, and challenging privacy violations in courts. 1. The Right to Privacy: Foundation of the DPDP Act Hon’ble Supreme Court of...