India, Nov. 19 -- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is a significant milestone in India's digital transformation journey, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for safeguarding personal data.

By defining clear rules for data usage, privacy protection, and technology-enabled compliance, the Act is poised to strengthen India's AI mission by fostering greater trust, accountability, and innovation across the rapidly expanding AI ecosystem.

Enacted in August 2023, the DPDPA is India's first holistic legislation governing the protection of digital personal data. It outlines the principles and requirements for how organisations collect, process, store, and transfer the personal data of Indian citizens.

The Act grants ind...