Category Archives: Privacy

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 →

Yesterday there was an interesting TV program where Mr Arnab Goswami, of the Republic TV had a long live conversation with the “Blue Machine” an enterprise AI developed in India. It was an exploration of how the AI would respond  … Continue reading →

Article Contributed by: Mr. M. G. Kodandaram Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023[i] (DPDP Act), read with the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025[ii](DPDP Rules), marks a structural shift in India’s regulatory approach to personal data in digital form. … Continue reading →