DATA PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL ERA: EVALUATING INDIA’S REGULATORY LANDSCAPE

In the current digital age, data privacy has emerged as a critical issue that has prompted governments all over the globe to pass strict laws to protect people’s personal data. India, a nation with a fast-expanding digital economy, has put in place a number of legal measures to address data privacy after realising how important it is. This study offers a thorough examination of India’s data privacy legislation and regulatory environments. It follows the development of the nation’s data protection laws, highlighting significant laws including the 2019 Personal Data Protection Bill. The regulatory environment that now governs data privacy is examined in this study, along with the function of regulatory bodies and enforcement tools. It also looks at how these rules may affect people’s lives, companies, and India’s larger digital economy. The research paper also offers a comparison analysis of international data privacy rules, emphasising areas of agreement and disagreement. It clarifies the practical implications of data privacy regulations on a range of stakeholders with case studies and real-world examples. The report concludes by discussing upcoming trends and difficulties in the regulation of data privacy and highlighting the significance of strong legislation for India’s digital development.