DPDP

DPDP is India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, a new law that governs the processing of personal data in India. It establishes rules for how companies must collect, store, and use personal data, including requirements for user consent and age verification.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news as its rollout is imminent, causing companies like WhatsApp to test compliance features and sparking debate among startups and privacy firms about its implementation.

Latest on DPDP

• DPDP: Privacy tech firms weigh consent manager role but await regulatory uncertainty and Board formation
• Testing privacy-protective ways for users to confirm age to comply with laws like DPDP: WhatsApp
• WhatsApp Tests Age Verification Prompt Ahead Of DPDP Act Rollout
• DPDP Is Coming Fast But Indian Startups Are Moving At Different Speeds

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