Corporate & Transaction Advisory

Data Privacy & Information Technology

As data becomes the backbone of modern business, the legal obligations around its collection, storage, processing, and transfer are becoming increasingly stringent. We offer strategic legal advisory in the evolving field of Data Privacy Laws and Information Technology safety and security norms, enabling businesses to operate securely and compliantly in a digitally driven environment.

Data Privacy & Information Technology

The evolving digital economy presents tremendous opportunities alongside a fast-changing regulatory landscape. Our goal is to equip clients with future-ready, compliant, and commercially sound legal solutions that safeguard their technology-driven operations and data assets. We provide comprehensive legal support to e-commerce platforms, digital marketplaces, aggregators, online service providers and technology players — helping them navigate the intricate regulatory and compliance frameworks governing the digital ecosystem in India, and mitigate risks related to data governance and digital operations.

Advisory on Data Protection & Privacy Compliance

We advise businesses on compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the SPDI Rules, 2011, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, and other sector-specific data protection laws. Our team helps organisations build robust privacy frameworks and data governance practices that align with evolving regulatory requirements — including data protection and privacy compliance advisory, privacy policies and data governance frameworks, information security and sensitive data classification, data encryption and cybersecurity compliance, consent management and privacy notices, incident response and data breach management plans, CISO governance and information security advisory, vendor and third-party data sharing compliance, risk assessment, and data breach prevention, detection and response.

We assist organisations in drafting legally compliant policies and documentation under the IT Act, 2000, DPDP Act, 2023, and global data protection standards — including privacy policies and notices, data sharing and processing agreements, consent forms and consent revocation frameworks, cookie policies and website disclosures, grievance redressal policies, cross-border data transfer and storage agreements, and internal compliance documentation.

We provide legal advisory and strategic support for cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, and data leaks — helping organisations respond swiftly while ensuring compliance with CERT-In directions and applicable data protection laws, including incident response planning, regulatory reporting, stakeholder notification, and post-incident compliance.

Advising on legal requirements and risk frameworks for international data flows, including data localisation obligations and contractual safeguards.

Representing clients before regulatory authorities in matters relating to allegations of data misuse or theft, cybercrime, IT law violations, and compliance audits or investigations — along with legal audits, health checks and risk assessments of digital operations and procedural compliances.

E-Commerce Regulatory Services

Whether you're a startup launching a new digital venture or an established marketplace scaling operations, we combine legal precision with a deep understanding of digital business models to deliver commercially focused solutions.

Business Structuring & Regulatory Advisory

We help e-commerce and platform-based businesses set up and scale compliantly — advising on entity structuring, foreign direct investment considerations under FEMA, 1999, and statutory roles and responsibilities as intermediaries under the IT Act, 2000 and the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

Tech Contracts & Licensing

Drafting and negotiating software licensing and SaaS agreements, technology transfer contracts, platform usage terms and cloud service agreements, website/app terms and conditions, vendor and affiliate agreements, and end-user licence agreements.

Consumer Protection & E-Commerce Rules Compliance

Advising on compliance with the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 — including grievance redressal mechanisms, transparent disclosures, and RBI Turn Around Time instructions for failed transaction resolution.

Registrations & Licenses

For technology players seeking financial-services-related regulatory licenses, we assist with applications and ongoing compliance before RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA.

Why Choose Us

We combine legal acumen with real-world understanding of rapidly evolving technology, digital commerce, and data ecosystems — advising clients from tech startups to multinational platforms.

Our team navigates clients through India's DPDP Act, IT Act, sectoral guidelines, and dynamic global data regulations, ensuring cross-border transfers and business models remain compliant and future-ready.

We deliver actionable, risk-calibrated strategies — whether structuring e-commerce platforms, designing consent mechanisms, responding to breaches, or handling licensing and IP issues.

From policy drafting and tech contract negotiation to incident response, regulatory filings, and dispute resolution, our support spans every stage of the technology business lifecycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

If your business processes personal data of individuals in India — digitally or in digitised form — the DPDP Act likely applies. We assess applicability and build a compliance roadmap specific to your data flows.

Time-sensitive CERT-In reporting obligations apply. Contact us immediately — we help contain, assess, and manage regulatory notification and stakeholder communication within statutory timelines.

Yes — privacy policies, cookie policies, terms of use, and consent frameworks tailored to your actual data practices, not generic templates.

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