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AI Governance Guidelines seeks to prioritise a people-centric approach, which can catalyse inclusive growth

Broad exemptions, delayed implementation, and weak oversight raise doubts about whether India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act can truly protect privacy

The draft DPDP rules propose mandatory parental consent for children's accounts, data localisation requirements, and complex consent management challenges for businesses

Central government releases draft of Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, which do not mention any penal action for violations

The Act enforces strict protections on personal data transfers, highlighted by the Reserve Bank of India's directive under Sections 10(2) and 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, requiring payment system data to be stored within India.