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We had earlier discussed certain issues concerning handling of personal data after the death of the data principal in our article titled “Digital Assets of the Deceased…Need for a legislative Change”. Some views were also expressed through the following webinar … Continue reading →

We have in the past discussed the issue of “Digital Wills”.  (Refer here: Inheritance of Virtual Assets) ITA 2000 has kept “Wills” in electronic form outside the provisions of ITA 2000. Hence “Digital Wills” are not valid like written documents … Continue reading →

India that is Bharath is waiting for the elections to be over and for Mr Modi to come back with a thumping majority. The DPDPA 2023 which was notified with presidential assent needs to be activated within the 100 days … Continue reading →

As the world is trying to develop regulations for Artificial Intelligence and prevent Privacy Abuse, Copyright Abuse, irrational and unexplainable decisions etc., a question arises what exactly is the definition of “Artificial Intelligence”, when does a “Software” become “Artificial Intelligence” … Continue reading →

The Discussion on “Nomination” gave rise to a debate on Linked In why we should consider that the “Right to Privacy” is only for living persons. I would like to explore this further. DPDPA 2023 is not specific about whether … Continue reading →

The passage of DPDPA 2023 with a provision for “Nomination” of personal data as a right of the Data Principal has given raise to a debate on what is the nature of “Personal Data” in law. “Nomination” obviously means that … Continue reading →