With India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act enacted but its rules unfinalized, businesses face a "compliance limbo" with penalties up to ₹250 crore. This editorial dissects the core operational hurdles like consent management and breach reporting. It explores how proactive firms can leverage "privacy-by-design" as a competitive advantage. Ultimately, we analyze the philosophical choice India faces between a GDPR-style framework and its own path, balancing citizen

A deep dive into how India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act compares with Europe’s GDPR—key differences, compliance, and legal insight