India's Digital Data Protection Act 2023: Key Insights And Comparisons With GDPR

Personal data carries both moral and commercial significance and therefore it becomes crucial to protect the personal data. Morally, it safeguards individual privacy, builds trust, and prevents potential harms such as identity theft or discrimination. On the commercial side, personal data has immense value, which is why it is often referred to as the "new oil." Many people may be shocked to realize the true worth of their personal information, particularly in the context of social media, where data drives vast economic value.

What incidents prompted the central government to propose the data protection framework?

Justice K.S. Puttaswamy case v. Union of India (2018)

The Judgement held that the right to privacy is intrinsic to the fundamental right to life and personal liberty. The constitution must be interpreted liberally to allow growth and development with technological changes. The judgement held information privacy to be a part of right and noted the need