Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Tuesday, 7 January 2025

Informed Consent : a Mirage ?

 


Article link:

Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules may open new business doors for regulatory-tech firms - The Economic Times

Extract from the article:

The article discusses the potential impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules on regulatory-tech firms. The DPDP rules, recently tabled in the Lok Sabha, aim to regulate how personal data is collected, processed, and protected.

 

They also outline severe penalties for breaches, including exemptions for the government and the establishment of a regulator, the Data Protection Board.

 

The rules mandate digital platforms to obtain explicit, free, specific, and informed consent from users to process their data. Additionally, users, termed as data principals, have the right to access information about their data and revoke consent at any time.

 

My Take:

 Dashboard for Data Owners

The article on the DPDP rules resonates with my previous blog on creating a "Dashboard for Data Owners." I had highlighted the importance of users having access to information about their personal data and the significance of informed consent.

 

The current DPDP rules align with the need for users to have control over their data and are a step towards empowering individuals in the digital landscape.

 

The establishment of the Data Protection Board reflects the foresight I had in advocating for a regulatory body to oversee data protection measures.

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Stopping Data Leakage

 

In my blog addressing the issue of data leakage and the challenges users face in tracking the misuse of their personal information, I predicted the complexities associated with identifying data breaches across multiple entities.

 

The DPDP rules' emphasis on severe penalties for data breaches underscores the critical need to address data leakage effectively.

 

By highlighting the practical difficulties faced by data owners in recognizing data leaks, I had anticipated the gaps that the DPDP rules aim to bridge. These rules can potentially enhance accountability and transparency in data handling practices.

 

Job Portals : morphing as Consent Managers ?

 

Call to Action:

 

To the regulatory authorities overseeing the implementation of DPDP rules, I urge a proactive approach in educating both businesses and individuals about the implications of these regulations.

 

It is crucial to ensure that users are aware of their rights and that firms are equipped to comply with the stringent data protection requirements. Let's work together to foster a culture of data responsibility and accountability in the digital ecosystem.

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With regards,

Hemen Parekh

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