Today's Headlines

1. DPDP Act 2026: FDPPI launches data auditors body to boost compliance.

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The Federation of Data Protection Professionals in India (FDPPI) has officially launched a body dedicated to certifying and overseeing data auditors. This move signifies a critical step towards standardizing and enhancing the auditing processes for DPDP Act compliance, directly impacting how Data Fiduciaries and Data Processors (as per Section 8 and Section 9) will demonstrate their adherence to the law. The initiative aims to provide businesses with a structured mechanism to verify and validate their data protection frameworks.

2. 'The biggest consumer fraud': Telegram CEO claims WhatsApp is secretly reading your private messages

Source: Livemint Tech | Read Original → Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has vehemently criticized WhatsApp's encryption claims, asserting that the platform is secretly accessing users' private messages. While these are allegations, such claims, if ever proven true, would represent a severe breach of trust and fundamental data privacy principles under the DPDP Act 2023, particularly concerning Section 6 (Consent) and Section 8 (Data Fiduciary obligations on security safeguards). Any proven failure to protect personal data could lead to significant penalties, potentially up to ₹250 Crore.

3. Consent as Governance under the DPDP Act: Understanding India's Most Misread Obligation

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A recent analysis highlights that "consent" under the DPDP Act goes beyond a mere checkbox, functioning as a core principle of data governance for Data Fiduciaries. This article delves into the nuances of Section 6 (Grounds for processing of personal data), emphasizing that consent must be freely given, specific, informed, unambiguous, and revocable, reflecting an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction. Understanding this obligation is crucial for businesses to avoid common pitfalls and ensure legitimate data processing.

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