Sushruti Verma has posted A Global Review of Digital Rights: Lessons for India's Personal Data Protection Act on SSRN. Here is the abstract:
In a “A Global Review of Digital Rights” Sushruti Verma emphasizes India's Personal Data Protection Act’s primary objective: establishing a robust legal framework to safeguard personal data and uphold individual rights. Verma's analysis delves into international data protection laws, aiming to extract valuable lessons applicable to India's legislative landscape. The Paper takes into account literature on the matter, including the Srikrishna Committee’s recommendations and their incorporation. Regrettably, these recommendations appear to have been overlooked during the amendment process, raising questions about the government's commitment to incorporating expert opinions and insights into the Act. Such oversight casts doubt on the Act's alignment with international best practices and its ability to address the distinct challenges inherent to the Indian context. The paper considers disputes from various jurisdictions, and discusses their legal implications under the umbrella of the Indian legislation. It analyses, compares and contrasts major jurisdictions and pits them against the Indian Statute.
