The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

Yogesh V Nayyar's authoritative work on The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 provides a clear, structured and insightful interpretation of India's landmark privacy legislation. Designed for legal practitioners, students, corporate professionals and policy makers, this book simplifies the complexities of data protection law while also offering global context and practical application.

This comprehensive guide explores:

• Purpose, Scope, Object & Applicability of the DPDP Act
• Detailed Explanation of Key Definitions
• Introduction to the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right
• The 7 Core Principles of Data Protection
• Understanding Personal Data & Sensitive Information
• Roles and responsibilities of Controllers and Processors
• Notice and Consent Mechanisms under the Act
• Transparency, Accountability and Security Safeguards
• Data Breach Protocols & Impact Assessments
• Duties of the Data Principal and Data Fiduciary
• Role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• Special provisions for Children's Data
• Framework of the Regulatory Authority - powers, penalties, and jurisdictional limits
• Importance of Cross-Border Data Sharing
• FAQs on practical aspects of data protection
• International Case Laws on data privacy and protection
• Real-World Case Studies to connect theory with practice
• Sections on End-to-End Encryption, Children’s Rights, and digital harm
• References to global frameworks:
  • UN Conventions, UK GDPR, Australian Privacy Act
  • Convention 108+, OECD Guidelines, OAS Principles
  • APEC Privacy Framework, ASEAN Models, and more

This book is ideal for law students, educators, and researchers seeking a deep understanding of data protection laws; IT and compliance professionals responsible for implementing privacy frameworks; corporate legal departments navigating regulatory obligations; and members of the judiciary and public policy experts involved in shaping or interpreting data privacy legislation.