EXPLORING DATA PROTECTION LAWS IN INDIA AND THE WORLD
Author:- Nadipudi Jayavanth, a Student of NMIMS School of Law, Bengaluru
INTRODUCTION
In today's digital world, data protection rules are becoming increasingly crucial. These laws are intended to protect personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. We shall look at data protection regulations in India and around the world in this article.
SCENARIO IN INDIA
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) of India was recently passed, and it intends to build a comprehensive national framework for handling personal data, replacing a far more limited data protection law. Several countries have praised the DPDPA for its stringent data protection regulations. Currently, the Information Technology Act of 2000, as amended by supplementary rules, serves as the legal foundation for protecting personal information in India. The Reserve Bank of India imposed limits on payment aggregators and lending applications, while the Bureau of Indian Guidelines established data privacy rules as an assurance framework for businesses. The report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the proposed data protection legislation has given the Data Protection Bill of 2021 a new tone and duration.
SCENARIO IN THE OUTSIDE
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union is one of the most comprehensive data protection laws in the world. The GDPR focuses on making corporations more transparent and expanding data subjects' privacy rights. Organisations must notify the appropriate authorities within 72 hours of discovering a severe data breach. The data protection regulations in the United States are a patchwork, with some states having more thorough laws than others. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), for example, gives California residents the right to know what personal information is being collected about them, the right to request that their personal information be deleted, and the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) of Canada establishes guidelines for how private sector organisations must handle personal information. The Privacy Act 1988 of Australia governs how personal information is handled by Australian government bodies and organisations.
CONCLUSION
It is vital to note that data protection rules are always evolving, and it is critical to keep up with the latest advances in this field. With the increased use of technology and the internet, it is critical to protect personal data against unauthorised access, use, and disclosure. Data protection rules are critical to reaching this goal.
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