Commentary on The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

This 2024 Edition of Commentary on The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 by D.P. Mittal serves as a comprehensive and authoritative guide to India’s landmark legislation on personal data protection. It is an essential reference for legal practitioners, corporate counsels, compliance officers, technology companies, and policymakers navigating the evolving landscape of privacy and data governance.

The book presents the full text of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 along with detailed section-by-section commentary, policy analysis, and practical compliance guidance. It explains the legislative intent, operational framework, and enforcement mechanisms, while also addressing sector-specific implications of the law.

The content spans the full scope of the Digital Personal Data Protection framework, including:

• Objectives, scope, and key definitions under the Act

• Rights and duties of data principals (individuals)

• Obligations of data fiduciaries and significant data fiduciaries

• Lawful grounds and consent requirements for processing personal data

• Cross-border transfer provisions and restrictions

• Exemptions for government and specified entities

• Data protection impact assessments and audits

• Role and powers of the Data Protection Board of India

• Penalties, offences, and grievance redressal mechanisms

• Interaction of the Act with sectoral regulations and global data protection laws

• Practical compliance strategies and best practices for organisations

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Legal practitioners specialising in privacy, IT, and compliance law

• Corporate counsels and compliance teams in data-driven businesses

• IT companies, start-ups, and digital platforms handling personal data

• Policymakers and regulators shaping privacy and technology governance

• Academicians, researchers, and students of law, technology, and public policy

Whether used for litigation, corporate compliance, policy formulation, or academic research, this updated commentary delivers a complete legal, procedural, and practical understanding of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 as it applies in India.