THE NEW FRONTIER OF DATA PROTECTION: UNDERSTANDING INDIA’S DPDP RULES AND GLOBAL COMPLIANCE

Abstract

The new Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 mark a transformative step in India’s data privacy landscape, implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. This paper examines the core provisions of these rules, including consent management, data breach reporting, cross-border data transfers, and personal information safeguards, highlighting their significance in the digital economy. Through a comparative analysis of international frameworks such as the GDPR and CCPA, this paper highlights both similarities and differences that influence India’s strategy for global data protection compliance. It further explores the challenges in implementing these rules, including issues related to regulatory enforcement, and stakeholder preparedness. The paper concludes by proposing potential solutions to ensure effective compliance and operational efficiency, positioning the DPDP Rules as a critical step in aligning India’s data privacy regulations with international standards.