Ep 73: The Data Code: Inside India's New Privacy Era (The Digital Personal Data Protection)

This episode of In Conversation with IPR and Competition Law delves into India’s evolving data protection landscape following the enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Hosted by Isheta Boruah with privacy expert Yash Vardhan Singh Roy, the discussion explores why a robust privacy framework became essential in a digitally driven India, where everyday services like UPI, Aadhaar-linked platforms, fintech apps, and OTT services continuously generate personal data.The conversation traces the legal journey from the Puttaswamy judgment to the final DPDP Act, highlighting key policy shifts, simplifications, and global comparisons with regimes such as GDPR. The episode also examines enforcement challenges, sectoral coordination, and the impact of emerging technologies, offering listeners a clear and practical understanding of India’s new privacy era and what it means for individuals and businesses alike.