Data Privacy & Data Protection

Our Services

Our Data Protection and Privacy practice is built on a comprehensive framework designed to provide strategic guidance and practical support.

Foundational Strategy & Compliance

• DPDP Act & IT Act Compliance: We provide comprehensive guidance on complying with India’s core technology legislations: the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Rules. We develop customised compliance checklists and proactively update them as new rules and guidelines are notified.
• Policy Formulation & Documentation: A core aspect of our practice involves assisting clients in formulating data protection policies and reviewing critical documentation, particularly contracts with Data Processors, to ensure they align with the requirements of the DPDP Act regarding liability, data protection obligations, and breach reporting.
• General Preparedness: We engage in detailed consultations to map out data ecosystems, identify key data flows, and assess the legal implications of processing This preparatory work is critical to ensuring our clients are well-positioned to meet compliance requirements, both now and in the future.

For organisations with global reach, data-intensive models, or those navigating corporate transactions, we provide specialised, high-level strategic counsel.

• Global Data Frameworks: We regularly advise on compliance with global regulations [including GDPR in Europe and CCPA/CPRA in the USA] and establish global data transfer frameworks using mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses [SCCs] and Binding Corporate Rules [BCRs].
• Support for Significant Data Fiduciaries [SDFs]: We offer specialised strategic guidance for entities likely to be classified as SDFs, helping them implement the enhanced measures and prepare for the heightened scrutiny required under the DPDP Act.
• Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions: We conduct specialised data privacy audits of target companies in M&A transactions, identifying potential liabilities, non-compliance risks, and the integrity of data assets to inform our clients’ strategic
• Advisory for Emerging Technologies: We guide clients on the intricate data privacy implications of AI and Machine Learning models, the data collection parameters for IoT devices, and the privacy considerations inherent in blockchain applications.

Proactive Risk Management & Incident Response

We help our clients anticipate challenges and manage crises effectively, minimising legal, financial, and reputational damage.

• Assessments & Impact Analysis: We conduct both legal and technical assessments, including Data Protection Impact Assessments [DPIAs], to evaluate the current state of data privacy, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend technical and procedural enhancements.
• Data Breach & Incident Management: We have extensive experience managing the entire incident response lifecycle, including reporting breaches to CERT-In [within the mandated 6-hour window] and the Data Protection Board. We liaise with authorities post-submission and manage all follow-up
• Handling Government Requests: We represent organisations that receive requests for information from government agencies like the Enforcement Directorate, assisting in crafting responses, verifying the authenticity of requests, and managing all subsequent communications.

Representation, Litigation & Capacity Building

Beyond advisory, we assist our clients in formal proceedings and provide the following services:

• Representation & Litigation Support: In the event of regulatory scrutiny or disputes, the firm is equipped to represent clients before both present and upcoming authorities such as the Data Protection Board of India and other judicial forums, providing defence and strategic counsel in adjudication proceedings and litigation.
• Advisory for Data Protection Officers [DPOs]: We assist in defining the role of the DPO and provide ongoing legal support for clients requiring external expertise to fulfil this critical statutory function.
• Training Programs: We provide customised, role-based training programs for individuals and organisations on compliance with the DPDP Act, ensuring that employees, from senior management to HR and IT, are well-informed of their responsibilities.