Author Archives: Vijayashankar Na

About Vijayashankar Na

Naavi is a veteran Cyber Law specialist in India and is presently working from Bangalore as an Information Assurance Consultant. Pioneered concepts such as ITA 2008 compliance, Naavi is also the founder of Cyber Law College, a virtual Cyber Law Education institution. He now has been focusing on the projects such as Secure Digital India and Cyber Insurance

The “Quantum” nature of Data, Legal Basis and compliance role: Naavi’s Quantum Theory of DPDPA Compliance

It is interesting to observe how DGPSI (Data Governance and Protection Standard of India) has emerged as an innovative “Standard” for DPDPA compliance distinguishing itself from any other available compliance frameworks. One of the Cardinal Principles that has driven DGPSI … Continue reading

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AI in Data Privacy and AIGSI

On 1st September 2026, FDPPI in association with Consentera, Delhi conducted a one day event at Constitutional Club of India, Delhi as part of the IDPS-2026, (Delhi Leg). IDPS the flagship event of FDPPI was conducted last year in Bengaluru … Continue reading

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The Gita of Compliance: Navigating India’s Digital Dharma

The war of Kurukshetra was a war to establish  “Dharma” in the country. If we consider that Building the culture of Data Protection in India is a “Dharma”, FDPPI is in the forefront of establishing the DPDPA Dharma in India. … Continue reading

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Navigating Data Privacy Liability under ITA 2000 and the New “Responsible AI” Mandate

The siren song of “AI-First” is intoxicating. Corporate boardrooms across India are demanding rapid integration of Generative AI (GenAI) and automated systems to enhance efficiency and competitive edge. However, a stark visual reality check is required for every Indian CEO, … Continue reading

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Mr B Shankar, Executive Director Karur Vysya Bank ..inaugurates FDPPI event in Chennai

FDPPI conducted a one day event in association with Madras Management Association on “Beyond the Frontiers of DPDPA”. Mr B Shankar, Executive Director of Karur Vysya bank, inaugurated the event. Naavi

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IDPS 2026 kicks off in Delhi on September 1, 2026

IDPS or Indian Data Protection Summit is an annual flagship event of FDPPI. IDPS 2026  this year’s version will be conducted as a two location event in Delhi and Bengaluru. The Delhi leg of IDPS 2026 will be launched on … Continue reading

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