54% data fiduciaries lack experience in enforcing data protection laws

More than 50 per cent of data fiduciaries with a significant user base in India lack experience in implementing data protection laws in other jurisdictions across the world, according to a report by a Delhi-based think tank. The report captures a diverse range of experiences and perspectives on the operational and technical hurdles in implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA).

The report found that 85 percent of fiduciaries had begun preliminary deliberations on DPDPA compliance. “However, their preparation is hindered by the absence of rules that make up the substance of implementation for many provisions in the DPDPA,” the research explained.