Author Archives: Vijayashankar Na

  It is legally correct to say that DPDPA does not directly impose any liability  directly under the Act to Data Processors. The law only mandates that the Data Fiduciaries shall be responsible even for the processing done by the … Continue reading →

Yesterday a cream of professionals in the Data Protection domain congregated to discuss a  framework of compliance titled “DGPSI-HR”. Since it was the first exposure of this framework, it was a time for most to absorb the information  and contemplate … Continue reading →

In debating the DPDPA implications arising out of employment contracts, one issue that comes forth is how the “GIG Workers” get represented in the DPDPA. In this connection we can refer to the The Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social … Continue reading →

While I was debating on DGPSI-HR and a specific provision related to “Contract Employees”, the issue of GIG workers came to the table. In this context I am trying to look into the Karnataka platform based gig workers (Social Security … Continue reading →

A Case Zulu Nyala Game Ranch (PTY) Ltd vs Christian Bukes and Custom Trails (PTY) limited which discusses some interesting thoughts on employee information and privacy act, has been reported. The order protects the right of an employer to restrain … Continue reading →

It is well known that every organization that has employees, is exposed to DPDPA non compliance risk. Though “For Employment” is considered a reason for bringing a personal data processing situation under “Legitimate Use” basis, it only covers the exemption … Continue reading →