The government has stated that the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 protects people’s rights to protect their data by adopting recognized standards for data security in the face of a changing environment where cybercriminals are using innovative tactics to steal personal data.
These principles include getting consent for the lawful and transparent use of personal data; keeping use of the data to specified purposes; minimizing data collection to necessary levels; guaranteeing data accuracy and timely updates; limiting the length of time that data is stored to what is necessary; putting strong security measures in place; and enforcing accountability through penalties for violations and data adjudication, according to Ministry of Electronics & IT.
The Reserve Bank of India’s instruction under Sections 10(2) and 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 that requires the keeping of payment system data within India is an example of how the Act also imposes strict restrictions on transfers of personal data.
“The IT Ministry stated that these provisions highlight the Act’s dedication to strong data protection guidelines and limitations on the transfers of personal data, which are still in place under its framework.”
Encouraging trust, resilience, and sustainable growth in the nation’s digital economy will depend on maintaining strict data privacy regulations as it continues to reap the benefits of digital transformation.
With over 936 million Internet users, the nation has become a global leader in the digital space.
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has recorded several cases of cybercrimes during the last three years, keeping in mind this startling statistic.
In an effort to improve law enforcement agencies’ coordinated response to cybercrimes, the Center also formed the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (14C).
In order to make it easier for people to report financial crimes right away and stop scammers from siphoning off funds, the government introduced the “Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System.”
The ‘1930’ toll-free helpline has been operationalized to facilitate online cyber complaints, guaranteeing prompt assistance and support for victims of cyber fraud.
