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Technology & Digital

Data Privacy & Cyber Security

As businesses become increasingly digital-first, the importance of data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity has never been greater. With the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and strengthened enforcement under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act), companies operating in India face heightened obligations around data governance, cybersecurity preparedness, and breach management.

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Data Privacy & Cyber Security

The stakes are high: non-compliance can lead to significant regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and consumer trust erosion. Our Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice helps organisations adopt robust compliance programs, incident response frameworks, and forward-looking strategies for responsible digital operations.

Our Team and Approach

We advise technology companies, e-commerce platforms, fintechs, healthcare providers, global corporations, and startups. Our lawyers combine expertise in data protection, IT law, cyber forensics, and regulatory compliance, ensuring clients remain secure and compliant in an evolving threat landscape. We deliver end-to-end support — from data audits and cross-border structuring to breach response and regulatory representation.

Applicable Laws & Regulatory Framework

Consent management, rights of data principals, obligations of data fiduciaries, and penalties.

Cybersecurity incident reporting, intermediary liability, electronic transactions.

Platform responsibilities and compliance.

Hacking, identity theft, cyber fraud.

Consumer rights in digital and e-commerce transactions.

Cybersecurity in financial institutions and payment systems.

Compliance for global businesses handling Indian and foreign data.

Regulatory & Statutory Authorities

Oversight and enforcement under the DPDP Act.

Breach reporting and incident response.

IT Act compliance and policy representation.

Sector-specific cybersecurity and data requirements.

Coordination on cyber fraud, phishing, and digital crimes.

Licensing & Approvals

  • •Data fiduciary & data processor compliance filings under the DPDP Act
  • •Cross-border data transfer agreements under Indian and global frameworks
  • •CERT-In notifications and breach response filings
  • •Privacy certifications and internal audit frameworks
  • •Sector-specific cybersecurity certifications (financial services, telecom, healthcare)

Key Service Offerings

Advisory under the DPDP Act, IT Act, and sectoral cybersecurity mandates.

End-to-end support in cyber incidents, CERT-In coordination, regulatory filings, and crisis management.

Structuring compliant transfer frameworks for multinational businesses and ad-tech platforms.

Advisory on consent frameworks, cookie policies, and targeted advertising.

Preventive compliance, gap analysis, and employee training.

Drafting privacy policies, data processing agreements, and cloud service contracts.

Representation in cyber fraud, hacking incidents, and regulatory enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

We start with a scoping consultation to understand your business model, current regulatory posture, and immediate priorities — then propose a tailored engagement rather than a one-size-fits-all package.

Yes. Our clients range from early-stage startups navigating their first licensing requirements through to established operators and multinational investors. We scale our advisory to the client's stage and scale.

Yes, representation before Data Protection Board of India and other applicable regulators is part of our practice in this sector, alongside the advisory and transactional work outlined above.

Yes — our sector teams combine regulatory advisory with litigation and dispute resolution capability, so clients have continuity of counsel if a compliance matter escalates into a contentious one.

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