Navigating India’s Draft DPDP Rules 2025: Implementation challenges in protecting children’s personal data
Abstract
This paper critically examines India’s draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, with a particular focus on the protection of children’s personal data. It explores the evolution from earlier legislative frameworks, evaluates the significant changes introduced by the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, and scrutinises the operational, technical and policy-level challenges associated with the implementation of the Draft Rules 2025. Through a comparative approach with global best practices, notably the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the paper identifies gaps, discusses practical implications for businesses, particularly startups, and proposes clear, actionable recommendations for compliance. The analysis aims to provide meaningful insights for policy makers, industry stakeholders and practitioners navigating the complexities of enhanced data protection regulations. This article is also included in The Business & Management Collection which can be accessed at https://hstalks.com/business/.
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Author's Biography
Sanya Darakhshan Kishwar is an Assistant Professor at Jindal Global Law School. She is pursuing her Ph.D. from National Law University, Delhi and holds Master’s in Law (LL.M.) from the University of Leeds, UK and The Pennsylvania State University, USA. Her areas of research include feminist theories and international human rights law.
Jaskaran Singh Sahani is a student at Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat.
Saumya Tyagi is a student at Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat.
