On 31 August, 2023 at the India International Centre in New Delhi, experts, industry leaders, policymakers, and legal professionals gathered for a Roundtable Conference. The focus of this conference was the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA-2023), a significant legislative development in India’s data protection landscape.
Key Highlights:
1. Objective of the Act: The DPDPA-2023 aims to establish a comprehensive framework for the processing of digital personal data. It balances individuals’ right to protect their personal data with the need for lawful data processing.
2. Conference Organizers: The conference was organized by DawesCo. LLP, The Black Silk, and Seraphic Advisors.
3. Distinguished Speakers:
- Chief Guest: Justice V.N. Sinha (Retd.)
- Mr. Neil Dawes Bhutani (Managing Partner, DawesCo. LLP)
- Ms. Girija Krishan Varma (Core Member, DawesCo. LLP)
- Mr. KPS Kohli (Partner, Seraphic Advisors)
- Ms. Prerna Kapoor (Senior Associate, DawesCo. LLP)
- Moderator: Mr. Sukanta Dey (Senior Consultant)
4. Act’s Significance: The DPDPA-2023 aligns India’s data protection practices with global standards. It safeguards privacy rights, fosters trust between consumers and businesses, and creates an environment conducive to innovation and economic growth.
5. Conference Discussions: Participants engaged in constructive discussions on critical aspects of the Act, including data privacy, consent mechanisms, cross-border data transfers, and enforcement measures.
The Roundtable Conference provided diverse perspectives, contributing to an in-depth analysis of opportunities, challenges, and concerns associated with the legislation.