Tag: DataProtection

New Income Tax Bill: Balancing Privacy & Tax Authority Powers

New Income Tax Bill: A Conundrum Between Right To Privacy And Authorized Officers’ Access To Virtual Digital Space

Introduction The Income-Tax Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13, 2025, aims to modernize India’s direct tax framework by replacing the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961. While the bill simplifies tax laws

The Role of Consent Managers Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and the proposed DPDP Rules, 2025

The Role of Consent Managers Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and the proposed DPDP Rules, 2025

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) in India introduces the concept of consent managers, designed to give individuals greater control over their personal data. These entities act as intermediaries, enabling users to manage their

SEBI’s Strategic Framework: Ensuring Cybersecurity and Resilience and Business Continuity in India’s Financial Sector

SEBI’s Strategic Framework: Ensuring Cybersecurity and Resilience and Business Continuity in India’s Financial Sector

Introduction: Pioneering Cybersecurity Resilience The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) initially issued the Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) for Regulated Entities (REs) on August 20, 2024, through circular SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_CSC_EXT/P/CIR/2024/113. This framework was