New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Experts responding to the government's notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act stated that the industry must now prioritise investing in consent and integrating data protection into digital operations as a core function, rather than viewing it merely as a cost, a step widely regarded as a decisive move toward a 'Trust Economy'.

Analysts say the framework signals the end of indiscriminate collection of personal data and places consent, accountability and user rights at the centre of digital operations.

Industry executives noted that the new regime marks a fundamental change in how personal information will be governed. They said citizens will now gain greater control over their digital footpr...