Tech Giants Face Stricter Data Protection: ₹250 Cr Fines, Faster Compliance
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News18•23-01-2026, 07:35
Tech Giants Face Stricter Data Protection: ₹250 Cr Fines, Faster Compliance
- •MeitY considers reducing DPDP Act compliance timeline for Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft from 18 to 12 months.
- •Large tech companies, categorized as 'Significant Data Fiduciaries', face fines up to ₹250 crore for data protection flaws.
- •Stricter rules include mandatory annual Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and no transfer of personal data outside India.
- •Processing children's data requires verifiable parental consent, posing a significant challenge for tech companies.
- •Startups may receive more time for compliance to foster innovation, while large companies are expected to adapt quickly.
Why It Matters: India tightens data protection for tech giants with reduced compliance timelines and hefty fines for violations.
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