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Originally Published by 28 March 2023
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On 11 August 2023, India's Central Government announced the country's first comprehensive data protection and privacy legislation, known as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 ("DPDP Act").
Over the years, India has seen various iterations of a draft data protection law. In August 2023, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 was passed by the Indian parliament. It is expected to come into effect in a phased manner.
Amidst the evolving landscape of data protection laws in India, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act/Act) stands as a landmark development.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDPAct") has been passed by both the Houses of Parliament, has received the President of India's assent and has been published in the official gazette on August 11, 2023.
In a significant move, The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 has been approved by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, receiving final assent from the President on 11th August 2023.
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