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Cookies Under The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023




Amartya Gumaste, DES Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College


ABSTRACT


This essay provides an analysis of the regulations surrounding cookies under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDPA”). Cookies are small data files stored on a user’s device, It may collect personal data to enhance user experience by storing login credentials and preferences. The essay discusses the types of cookies, the applicability of the DPDPA to cookie usage, and the consent mechanisms under the DPDPA. The essay also provides a comparison between existing regulations under the Information Technology Act and the GDPR. The paper also addresses the issues of dark patterns in obtaining consent, cookie-related fines, and steps for compliance along with best practises under the Indian Context.

Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Website: www.ijllr.com

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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