India’s Personal Data Protection Bill (PDPB) aims to modernize the country’s data protection framework by aligning it with principles similar to the EU’s GDPR. Introduced in 2019, the bill establishes rules for handling personal data, including restrictions on cross‑border transfers and stronger safeguards for sensitive information. It also proposes the creation of a Data Protection Authority to oversee compliance and enforcement. By defining new terminology and outlining obligations for organizations, the PDPB seeks to enhance privacy rights, increase accountability, and provide clearer guidelines for managing personal data in India’s rapidly growing digital ecosystem.

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