Data Protection Laws

Data Protection Laws

The rapid advancement of technology has led to an explosion in the collection and use of personal data, making data privacy a critical concern in today's world. Data privacy laws are designed to protect individuals' personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. At Pankaj Agarwal and Associates Law Offices, we understand just how crucial and critical protection of data is, and the adverse effects of a data breach on a business. Our services under data privacy laws therefore are designed to help individuals and organizations understand their rights and obligations regarding data protection, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential risks.

We provide comprehensive legal advice and services covering:

• Data Privacy Compliance:
  • Data Privacy Audits & Gap Analysis: Conducting audits and assessments to identify and address data privacy risks while ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
  • Data Privacy Policies & Procedures: Drafting, reviewing, and implementing data privacy policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Conducting DPIAs for high-risk data processing activities.
  • Data Breach Response Plans: Developing and implementing breach response plans to minimize the impact of data breaches.
  • Cross-border Data Transfers: Advising on the legality of cross-border data transfers and implementing appropriate safeguards.
  • Information Technology Act Compliance: Advising on compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, including provisions related to data security, cybercrime, and e-commerce.
  • DPDP Act Compliance: Advising on compliance with the provisions of the DPDP Act, 2023, including provisions related to retention, usage, and scrubbing of personally identifiable information, data security, and consent.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
  • Data Privacy Litigation: Representing clients in data privacy litigation and enforcement actions before courts and regulatory authorities.
  • Data Breach Disputes: Advising on and defending against data breach lawsuits and claims for damages.
  • Data Privacy Disputes: Representing clients in disputes with individuals and other organizations related to data privacy.
• Other Services:
  • Employee Data Privacy: Advising on the lawful processing of employee data, including background checks, monitoring, and surveillance.
  • AI & Data Protection: Advising on the legal and ethical implications of using AI technologies, including data privacy and intellectual property (copyright) considerations.
  • Data Governance Frameworks: Assisting in establishing and implementing data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.