Data protection officer rule creates SME compliance woes

Data protection officer rule creates SME compliance woes

KUALA LUMPUR: An association representing more than 5,000 small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) has voiced concerns about the lack of clarity on the government’s requirement for certain businesses to employ data protection officers (DPOs). © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Navigating the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: An Overview for Indian Employers - Business Manager

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) introduces a comprehensive legal framework for managing digital personal data in India. For employers, the Act imposes significant obligations regarding the collection, processing, and safeguarding of employee data. These new provisions complement and, to an extent, overlap with existing requirements under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable …