Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
India's New Data Law Creates Compliance Anxiety for Businesses
The Indian government's plan to designate certain companies as "Significant Data Fiduciaries" (SDFs) under the new Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is worrying businesses. The lack of clarity on the criteria, process, and timelines for SDF designation, which carries stricter compliance requirements like appointing a Data Protection Officer and conducting audits, is causing uncertainty and making companies wary about how to prepare.
Read full story at Economic Times