Digital Personal Data Protection In India: A Critical Analysis Of Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 In Age Of Artificial Intelligence And Digital Governance
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 8
- 1 min read
Dr. Surinder Kalyan & Ram Deep Singh
ABSTRACT
The rapid development of digital economy in India has made personal data one of most important resources. With implementation of digital governance, digital commerce, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital health and fintech, amount of personal data being collected, stored and processed by various governmental bodies and businesses has been growing significantly. While mentioned technologies have contributed to innovations and economic prosperity, they have also led to increased risks of attacks, surveillance, identity theft, personal data breaches and misuse. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is India's first law that regulates digital personal data and maintains a balance between individual privacy and interests of state and businesses. This paper discusses evolution of right to privacy in India from a constitutional perspective, development of DPDP Act and its main provisions and rights of Data Principals and duties of Data Fiduciaries as established by law. In its conclusion, study maintains that while DPDP Act represents an important milestone in India’s digital governance architecture, there is a need for effective implementation, institutional independence and continued legislative reforms in order to overcome technological challenges, especially those posed by developments in artificial intelligence and cross-border data flows.
Keywords: Digital Personal Data Protection Act, Privacy, Data Principal, Data Fiduciary, Artificial Intelligence, GDPR, Digital Governance, Data Protection.
