Privacy Law Roundup — September 23, 2026

India: DPDPA Implementation & Compliance

Several reports confirm that India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 has officially come into force, with the final rules having been notified in 2025. This marks a significant shift in India’s data privacy landscape, establishing a robust framework for personal data governance. Businesses and government entities are actively assessing their readiness for DPDPA compliance, with particular focus on understanding the law’s fundamental requirements and its implications for various sectors. Concerns have also been raised regarding potential interpretational uncertainties due to the absence of a statutory definition for “harm” in the Act. ([Source](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPV3E3