DATA PROTECTION LAWS IN INDIA AND ITS IMPACT ON EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS

Abstract

By way of bringing forth the new data protection laws in India, the country marks a noteworthy milestone in the growth of data protection laws. This paper examines the impact of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) and the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“DPDP Rules”) on the employer-employee relationship.

The article provides an overview of the DPDP Act and DPDP Rules and highlights notable provisions related to notice, data principal rights, significant data fiduciaries, contact information, and data erasure. It also analyzes the impact of these regulations on both, Employees, who gain control, transparency, and protection of their data and Employers, who face compliance burdens, the need for data processing policies and greater accountability.