Data Protection News from India

Curated updates on the DPDP Act, enforcement actions, and data protection developments across India.

litigation9 Mar 2026

Kerala High Court Issues Notice to Digi Yatra Foundation Over Data Privacy Concerns

Kerala High Court has admitted a PIL against Digi Yatra’s biometric data practices and asked the Union government to clarify if the DPDP Act’s Data Protection Board has been constituted.

via High Court of KeralaRead
policy-and-regulation6 Mar 2026

Karnataka Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Karnataka plans to ban social media use by children under 16, raising questions on overlap with India’s DPDP Act and how the state will enforce age-based restrictions.

via Deccan HeraldRead
litigation3 Mar 2026

Supreme Court Refers Challenge to DPDP Amendment of RTI Act to Larger Bench

The Supreme Court has issued notice on challenges to the DPDP Act’s amendment of RTI Section 8(1)(j), declined to stay the change, and referred the matter to a larger bench.

via SC ObserverRead
policy-and-regulation28 Feb 2026

MeitY May Cut DPDP Compliance Window to 12 Months for Significant Data Fiduciaries

MeitY has proposed reducing the DPDP compliance window from 18 to 12 months for Significant Data Fiduciaries, while fast‑tracking cross‑border transfer rules and state information‑seeking powers.

via MoneycontrolRead
litigation16 Feb 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Constitutional Challenge to DPDP Act, 2023

The Supreme Court has issued notice on writ petitions challenging the DPDP Act, 2023 and DPDP Rules, 2025, focusing on press freedom, RTI, and privacy rights.

via Internet Freedom FoundationRead
Government Orders29 Jan 2026

Centre Notifies DPDP Act Commencement, Sets Up Data Protection Board

MeitY has notified phased commencement of the DPDP Act and formally established the Data Protection Board of India, setting an 18‑month window for full compliance.

via Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) – Gazette Notifications G.S.R. 843(E) and 844(E)Read
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