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How to draft a confidentiality clause in an agreement

A confidentiality clause is present in almost every agreement, so it makes sense to learn how to draft it.  Let me give you an example of its relevance. Foxconn makes processors for Apple. Imagine that Foxconn has a contract to manufacture processors for its iPhones and Macbook devices.  6 months before the iPhone 15 is …

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How to draft a Data Processing Agreement

Have you ever wondered how your favourite online stores, streaming services, or health apps keep your personal data safe while using third-party services to deliver their features? It’s something that often goes unnoticed, but it’s super important. Think about when you use a ride-sharing app like Uber or Ola. Your location data, payment information, and …

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How to conduct a data protection impact assessment under PDPA, 2023 or EU GDPR

One of the tasks you will perform as a data protection & privacy consultant or a data protection officer is to conduct a data protection impact assessment or DPIA under Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) or EU GDPR (for clients or employers with presence in Europe). If your clients have presence in other countries …

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Roadmap for data protection and privacy jobs

At LawSikho & SkillArbitrage (both brands are owned by Addictive Learning Technology Limited), we have a  formula for success that our students follow:  Skills/capability + Credibility/ track record + Outreach = success in anything Most people remain stuck at the knowledge level, and assume the rest of it will happen automatically over time.  A lot …

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How can you determine whether your organisation in India has to comply with GDPR 

Here’s a fact for you- Indian companies might also have to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation.  And here’s another interesting fact- by simply identifying which businesses these are- you can start your journey as a Data Protection Manager.  How? Well, most businesses in India aren’t even aware of what GDPR is, and because …

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Privacy talent needed across professions for 7 types of work

Data protection and privacy management work is divided into 7 categories. Engineers, developers, including UI/UX teams, product managers are uniquely positioned to do this work – many of them continue to utilise privacy knowledge in their existing roles while others later branch out as privacy engineers once the company sets up a dedicated privacy team …

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Privacy work demo : how to take decisions on international data transfers

Let’s learn an awesome skill which will give you a flavour of privacy work at its best – international data transfers.  Privacy professionals working in Big Four, MNCs, and international startups that are expanding internationally have to do this work all the time.  How can you take a decision on international data transfer to and …

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Why is it a good time to join the judiciary

We are making great progress on learning the nuances of the Judiciary as a career. Today, let me tell you about why there is a great opportunity for judiciary aspirants right now and why it is going to get better in the coming years.  There is a tsunami of vacancies coming in the next few …

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Scared by fierce competition for the judiciary exam

Most people know that the competition for judiciary exams is very high, but how high is it exactly?  I do not want to scare you, but help you to forge the right mindset. Otherwise, you will be like the proverbial ostrich who buries its head in the sand when there is a storm, and does …

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Backup options for judiciary aspirants

Remember that no matter how seriously you prepare, the judiciary is a difficult and competitive exam. Success cannot be guaranteed beforehand.  Even college toppers and high performers regularly fail judiciary exams.  Being a topper in college does not mean that you can crack the judiciary exams. Most college toppers have never studied for 5000 hours.  …