The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 bill was introduced in Parliament today (August 3). The bill moots creation of Data Protection Board of India and provides protection to the Centre, the board and its members, on “action taken in good faith”. It lays down obligations of entities handling and processing data as well as rights of individuals. Here’s what industry leaders have to say on the Bill
Sanjay Katkar, Jt. Managing Director of Quick Heal Technologies Ltd
We applaud the government’s dedication to data privacy and protection as demonstrated by the consensus on the Digital Privacy Data Protection Bill (DPDPB) in Parliament. This significant step showcases our government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) in this digital age. It emphasizes responsible data collection, secure backup, and lawful disposal practices for businesses. With the bill passed, it is vital to ensure its effective implementation with proper compliance and regulations. This includes strong measures to enforce penalties for non-compliance. Businesses must take this responsibility seriously and proactively adhere to the bill’s requirements.
Parag Khurana, Country Manager, Barracuda Networks (India)
We welcome the developments surrounding the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill. Its focus on capturing consumer rights to data protection as fundamental rights and introducing light and easy-to-comply obligations for data fiduciaries indicates a step towards balancing data protection and fostering innovation. While we await further details on the implementation, we are optimistic about the potential impact of this bill on businesses and data processing in India.
Sugandh Saxena, CEO, Fintech Association For Consumer Empowerment (FACE)
The Draft Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 will be instrumental in allowing consumers to control and harness their data for suitable purposes they consider fit for their needs. Legitimate access to customer data is critical to fintech lending to support an inclusive digital economy based on trust, fair and transparent engagement between consumers and businesses. We welcome the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023, as it clarifies and simplifies the rights and obligations of data principles and fiduciary/data processors within an overarching framework for consent, privacy, security, and grievance redressal. It embodies the right of individuals to protect their data and the need to process personal data for lawful purposes. We firmly believe Bill will significantly support building a robust, safe, customer-centric digital lending ecosystem.
Nishant Behl, Founder of Expand My Business
The introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill will not only create an essential framework of trust between individuals and enterprises processing their data but also set explicit norms for accountability and responsible data handling. It is a promising and welcomed step as it addresses concerns like cross-border data transfer and remedies for unauthorised data processing. This will ensure a more privacy-conscious digital ecosystem and strengthen the regulatory landscape.
Udit Mehrotra, MD and CEO, Spectra
As the Digital Private Data Protection Bill takes center stage in Parliament, it serves as a crucial reminder that just as user privacy is paramount in the digital age, network security stands as an equally imperative responsibility for companies. Safeguarding not only personal information but also the very infrastructure that holds it, ensures a landscape where trust, innovation, and progress can thrive unhindered.
Creates a new framework for personal data security: Sujit Patel, MD and CEO, SCS Tech
It is necessary to appreciate and comprehend the applicability of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, which creates a new framework for personal data security. The bill will bring India one step closer to establishing the law on data privacy and protection. It is being done to serve the greater aim of a Digital Economy. The bill is expected to give people more rights, visibility, awareness, autonomy in decision making, and control over their data, while also requiring businesses to respect those rights and offer suitable remedies.
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