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 Manipal Hospital Judgment: Every HR Document is an Electronic Record with Legal Consequences

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na

The Karnataka High Court, in an important judgment delivered on July 2, 2026, has reminded organizations that employment disputes should not be converted into criminal prosecutions without adequate legal foundation. (See: Indian Express : Medicaldiologues :  Court Proceedings in YouTube) … Continue reading →

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The Emergence of the “Super Data Fiduciary” A DGPSI Governance Concept for Complex Enterprise Ecosystems under DPDPA By Naavi

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na

In February 2025, Naavi.org first discussed the concept of a “Super Data Fiduciary” in the context of the hospitality industry such as property sharing. In February 2026, we also discussed the concept in the context of Education Industry”.  In this … Continue reading →

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MeitY issues notice on “User Name” for WhatsApp..

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na

On July 1, Meity issued a notice to WhatsApp to hold back its proposal to introduce a new feature of providing an option to the users to register a user name. In the back end WhatsApp will have the mobile … Continue reading →

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DPDPA Challenge for Banks

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na

We are now 314 days away from the full implementation of DPDPA 2023. From 13th May 2027, Banks like all other organizations will be facing the prospect of the  inquiries from DPB on customer grievances related to “Data Access”, “Data … Continue reading →

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DGPSI-Hospital framework for Public Discussion

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na

FDPPI has developed a DPDPA Compliance framework for hospitals named “DGPSI-Hospital”. A public consultation will be held virtually next week to discuss the framework with interested persons in the public. Watch out for the announcement of the time. and link. … Continue reading →

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Independent Auditor is the new profession being unveiled by FDPPI: Do not miss to attend

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Vijayashankar Na

REGISTER HERE:  (Registration fee: Rs 500/-: May be paid here: )

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