In the case of PhonePe Private Limited v. State of Karnataka & Ors. (W.P. No. 3757 of 2023), (GM-Police), pronounced on 29 April 2025, the Hon’ble Karnataka High Court (“HC”) was confronted with a critical question at the intersection of fintech regulation, privacy, and police investigative powers. BACKGROUND: THE REGULATORY FLASHPOINT PhonePe Private Limited…
Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (hereinafter referred to as the “DPDPA” or “the Act”) 2023, alters how India looks at data privacy and compliance frameworks. One of the most talked about provisions of the Act is per-transaction, or granular, consent, which requires that a user must provide explicit consent for each and every…
INTRODUCTION The digitalization of workplaces has been one of the most profound advancements of the 21st century. As remote work, cloud infrastructure, instant messaging platforms, and employee productivity tools gain popularity, organizations now operate in highly networked environments. While this digitization enhances flexibility and scalability, it has also enabled extensive workplace surveillance. Increasingly, employers are…
As legal professionals, we are often at the forefront of advising businesses on risk mitigation, compliance, and crisis management. The latest IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025 has revealed alarming trends that demand immediate attention from organizations across industries. These findings are not just numbers, but they are a stark reminder of the…
INTRODUCTION As data privacy regulations tighten across the globe, businesses are under growing pressure to keep clear, organized records of how they handle personal data. One such tool widely used internationally is the ‘Record of Processing Activities’, commonly referred to as ROPA. Mandated under the European Union’s (hereinafter referred to as “EU”) General Data Protection…
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