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What Is the DPDP Act and Why It Matters
What Is the DPDP Act and Why It Matters

The DPDP Act 2023 changes what companies can do with your personal data. A plain-language explainer on what it covers, what it doesn't, and why enforcement is still missing.

By Adrija Bose · 12 Nov ↗
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