Data Breach Response: How to Prepare, Respond, and Recover
Data breaches have become a common issue for businesses in today’s digital age. They can result in financial loss, legal trouble, and a damaged reputation. However, having a solid data breach response plan can help your business handle such situations effectively. In this blog, we’ll break down the steps your organization should take to prepare […]
The One-Stop-Shop Mechanism Under the GDPR: A simplified approach to Cross-Border Data Transfers
Introduction The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which was enacted in May 2018, has revolutionised how personal data is handled across the European Union. Among its many innovative provisions, the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) mechanism stands out as a key feature aimed at simplifying regulatory mechanism for organizations operating across multiple EU member states. The OSS mechanism […]
The Hidden Dangers of Ignoring Your Privacy: Why You Need to Master the Art
In today’s world, keeping your personal information private is super important. We all have a bunch of our information online, and it might be tempting to not care much about privacy.However, it’s crucial to understand that neglecting this matter may result in data breaches and related issues. Let’s delve into the reasons why you should be […]
COPPA & CIPA: Children’s Privacy Is Not Everyone’s Cup Of Tea
Introduction Protecting children’s privacy is crucial due to their vulnerability and limited understanding of online risks. Online predators pose a significant threat, and breaches can have a severe psychological impact. Privacy safeguards children from identity theft and the lifelong consequences of online sharing. Respecting privacy fosters trust and complies with legal obligations. Many countries have […]
Safeguarding Data: Navigating the Intersection Between Privacy and Cybersecurity.
As we navigate the digital landscape, the critical interplay between privacy and cybersecurity becomes increasingly evident. Privacy and cybersecurity are not separate entities; rather, they are intertwined in our efforts to protect sensitive data and preserve the trust of individuals and organizations. Let’s explore the intersection of privacy and cybersecurity and the importance of their […]
Data Privacy vs Data Protection
Data Privacy vs Data Protection are two related concepts, but they are not interchangeable. Data privacy refers to an individual’s right to control how their personal data is collected, used, and shared. It is the right of an individual to keep certain information about themselves private and confidential. This includes sensitive information such as medical […]
How to handle DSARs?
Introduction DSARs stand for Data Subject Access Requests, which is a request made by a data subject, to an organization asking for access to the personal data that the organization holds about them. These requests are typically made under data protection legislation, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union or […]
An Insight into Seven GDPR Data Protection Principles
Introduction GDPR Data Protection Principles With the widespread use of social media and telephones, it doesn’t take much to gather all of your personal information swiftly. Additionally, while you sign up only for a piece of information, you have no idea who or what organization is keeping your data or what they plan to use […]
The Lawful Basis for Processing: Selection and Challenges
Article 6 of the GDPR talks about the lawfulness Basis for processing. It states that: Clause (f) shall not apply to processing carried out by public authorities in the performance of their tasks. Selecting a lawful basis for processing personal data is a critical step in complying with data protection regulations such as the General […]
DPDPB vis-a-vis International Data Protection Laws
We are back today to conclude the analysis of the DPDPB, 2022. This piece presents a comparative analysis of the proposed data protection law of India with its international counterparts. Before calling out their differences, let’s see the similarities that place the bill on an equal footing with the data protection laws in force in […]