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I want to fire up your desire today.  If you want to achieve big things in life, there are 4 things you must do:  Let us imagine your future 2 years down the road. Imagine that you have been transported to the future. And create these images in your head.…

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…

Ever wondered why your online shopping preferences seem to influence ads from companies halfway across the globe? Or how your Instagram stories, posts, and comments magically show up for your friends and family, no matter where they are? This fascinating phenomenon is the result of personal data travelling across borders…

How long is your company supposed to retain the personal data of its customers? Under the GDPR, companies found retaining data beyond the stipulated period can face fines of up to 4% of their annual global turnover or €20 million, whichever is higher.  And, under the DPDPA regime, the fines…

How long is your company supposed to retain the personal data of its customers? Under the GDPR, companies found retaining data beyond the stipulated period can face fines of up to 4% of their annual global turnover or €20 million, whichever is higher.  And, under the DPDPA regime, the fines…

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…

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…

There are 3 kinds of opportunities you could get if you work in the field of data protection and privacy management:  You will be surprised to know the difference in pay if you work in data protection & privacy management vs. anything else.  Data protection pays head and shoulders over…

How long is your company supposed to retain the personal data of its customers? Under the GDPR, companies found retaining data beyond the stipulated period can face fines of up to 4% of their annual global turnover or €20 million, whichever is higher.  And, under the DPDPA regime, the fines…

In 2023, Meta, Facebook’s parent company, incurred a record-breaking fine of 1.2 billion Euros under GDPR for mishandling personal data during transfers from Europe to the United States, a persistent oversight that drew significant scrutiny from the European Data Protection Board. The broader context is even more concerning.  According to…