Abstract: In today’s digital environment, Information Security (IS) is not a choice, but a compliance-driven necessity focused on safeguarding users’ data. Regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), etc., mandate organizations handling personal data to employ measures to protect the PII and users’ financial information. However, each country has its own set of regulations and policies that determine
compliance requirements. The current webinar aims to share insights on India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023. It is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the new Indian legislation, focusing on its scope, applicability, and the significant impact it will have on global companies that handle the personal data of Indian citizens, regardless of whether the data processing occurs within or outside of India. The webinar will further delve into the key differences between the India DPDP Act and the GDPR, highlighting the changes organizations need to implement to ensure compliance with the new Indian regulations.
Key Takeaways:
- Data privacy concepts and their importance in data governance.
- The scope and applicability of the India DPDP Act 2023.
- Impact on global companies managing the personal data of Indian users.
- Differences between the DPDP Act and GDPR
- Policy changes accompanying the India DPDP Act
Speaker:
Appurva Bhatia, Advisor – Risk & Compliance at EY Advisory, Guidepoint and Coleman
Bio: Appurva Bhatia is a Data Protection Officer (DPO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Risk and Compliance Advisor at EY Advisory, and Ex-Global Head of DP at Wipro with over 18 years of leadership & client management experience in IT, BFSI & Healthcare. He is a member & speaker at the US India Business Council, NASSCOM & other global forums – UAE & India. He is well-known for his work in the areas of privacy and security as a policy & functional expert, working to balance privacy & cyber risk with business needs, technology and growth opportunities, with a focus on the intersection between technology & privacy standards.Working in client facing role, he has been responsible for the development and implementation of data privacy & security programs to ensure compliance and manage risk arising from global data protection & security regulations across Europe [GDPR, UK, Swiss], US [CCPA, HIPAA], Asia [SG PDPA, Dubai DIFC, China PIPL, India & more].
Beyond work, Appurva is also the founder and director of a not-for-profit organization – www.MasterVihaanFoundation.com. The foundation works in the Healthcare domain to fight cancer & other life-threatening diseases, assisting young families going through medical emergencies and requiring support. For his foundation, he works with colleagues, friends and volunteers who are also passionately involved in fundamentally contributing to and changing the circumstances of families that require support.
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Appurva Bhatia, Advisor – Risk & Compliance at EY Advisory, Guidepoint and Coleman
