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CORPORATE COMPLIANCE IN THE ERA OF DATA PROTECTION AND CYBERSECURITY LAWS

Rajat Sharma, LLM Student at Geeta Institute of Law (India)

The digital transformation of corporate ecosystems has fundamentally reshaped compliance obligations, particularly in the domains of data protection and cybersecurity. This research paper titled “Corporate Compliance in the Era of Data Protection and Cybersecurity Laws” examines the evolving legal landscape governing corporate accountability in India under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and related regulatory frameworks. It explores how corporate governance, ethical responsibility, and fiduciary obligations intersect with data protection mandates, requiring businesses to adopt privacy-by-design and risk-based compliance systems. The study further analyses international frameworks such as the EU’s GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, 2018, and US sectoral models, comparing their influence on India’s compliance regime. Emphasis is placed on corporate liability, enforcement mechanisms, cybersecurity risk management, and cross-border data transfer obligations. The paper concludes that an integrated governance model-rooted in ethics, transparency, and accountability-is vital for sustaining trust and resilience in the digital economy. The research adopts a doctrinal methodology, using statutory interpretation, judicial precedents, and comparative legal analysis to propose reforms that strengthen compliance culture and align Indian corporate regulation with global data protection standards.

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Research Paper LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research (LIJDLR), Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 207–237.
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