Author Archives: Vijayashankar Na

India started its journey in Cyber Law with Information Technology Act 2000. The Act originated as a draft in 1998, became a Bill in 1999 and an act on 17th October 2000. Naavi entered the world of Cyber Law with … Continue reading →

One of the distinguishing features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) is that it places accountability at the centre of personal data governance. The law identifies the Data Fiduciary as the entity that determines the purpose and … Continue reading →

(This is in continuation of the previous article on Evolution of Data Valuation in India) DGPSI Full version has indicated a model implementation specification which states “Organization shall establish an appropriate policy to recognize the financial value of data and … Continue reading →

For years, the phrase “Data is the new oil” was thrown around as a vague corporate cliché. Today, that narrative has  shifted from an abstract marketing pitch into a measurable, techno-legal reality. Driven by incoming international accounting frameworks, local regulatory … Continue reading →

We often discuss the concept of Data Processing under “Data Blind” conditions.  It essentially means that the processor does not have access to identifiable personal data which he is processing. The system is suggested for “Consent Managers”. We are however … Continue reading →

FDPPI and AIDAI (Association of Independent Data Auditors” in association with the Society of Auditors, Chennai. There are three important educative sessions planned for the seminar. The role of Independent Auditors as “Guardians of Accountability” Data Valuation Need for Chartered … Continue reading →