The Impact Of The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 On Corporate Compliance In India
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 7
- 2 min read
Lakshit Nehra, Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
Introduction:
In the age of rapid digitalization, personal data has become a critical asset, demanding stringent protection measures. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) of 2023 represents India's most comprehensive legal framework to safeguard individual privacy rights while ensuring transparency in data handling. This act mandates corporations to align their data practices with these new regulatory standards, ensuring they uphold the principle of salus populi suprema lex esto, which states that the welfare of the people shall be the supreme law.
This project delves into the implications of the DPDPA on corporate compliance in India, examining how businesses must adapt to meet the legal requirements. The analysis underscores the need to balance data protection and corporate interests, advocating for a proactive approach to compliance. By exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by the DPDPA, this study aims to provide valuable insights for companies striving to maintain legal integrity while fostering trust in an increasingly data-driven world.
This has been India's most monumental shift in its data privacy regulatory framework; DPDPA 2023 guards it against increasingly risky data usage, thus strengthening corporate data management protocols. Whether a tech company or an e-commerce giant, every data-driven organization has now had to fundamentally overhaul its data protection and compliance frameworks to stay in step with this new law.
This Act has assumed significance with digital infrastructure development by businesses and is starting to reach out online for services. The Act shows interest in privacy, data localization, and informed consent so that personal data about individuals will likely be better protected. However, the cost and effort to ensure compliance are tremendous challenges, especially in SMEs. The research will be conducted accordingly to examine how DPDPA influences corporate compliance practices and the broader implications for India's corporate ecosystem.
