DPDP Rules: Centre Mulls Compressing Timeline; Cites Industry's Adherence to Global Data Norms

DPDP Rules: Centre mulls compressing timeline; cites industry's adherence to global data norms

Big tech firms and many large companies already abide by stringent data protection standards in many other markets, among them the General Data Protection Regulation (European Union's data privacy and security law) and this argument has prompted discussions about faster implementation of the new rules in India.

Government may accelerate DPDP compliance for large companies as discussions continue

India may shorten the DPDP rule transition period for big tech firms, as the government discusses faster compliance timelines to strengthen data protection safeguards.

DPDP rules: Centre may compress transition timeline for large firms

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules currently grant an 18-month transition period for companies. However, this timeline may be "compressed" for large firms as the government engages with industry stakeholders. Large companies and major tech firms already adhere to stringent data protection standards in other markets, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This fact has prompted discussions about acc…

Industry Must Invest in Consent, Embed Data Protection, Say Experts on DPDP Act

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. The industry must now prioritise consent, embedding data protection as a core element of digital operations rather than treating it as an expense, said experts in reaction to the government's notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, a move seen as a decisive shift toward a "Trust Economy." Business News | Industry Must Invest in Consent, Embed Data Protection, Say Experts …

Centre weighs shorter DPDP compliance window, says industry already meets global data norms

New Delhi: The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules, which currently offer an 18-month transition period for companies, may see this timeline "compressed" for large companies as the government engages with industry stakeholders on the issue. Big tech firms and many large companies already abide by stringent data protection standards in many other markets, among them the General Data Protection Regulation (the European Union's data priva…

DPDP Act rules may hit e-commerce ad revenues as consent-driven data drops

The Indian government has notified the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)-2025, a regulation that is expected to reshape the digital ecosystem. The new rules, which mirror key principles of the European Union's GDPR, are predicted to have an initial negative impact on e-commerce advertising and the digital ad-tech industry, primarily in cases where user consent is not secured. However, Karan Taurani, EVP, Research Analyst…