In the world of rapidly changing digital landscapes, India stands at the forefront, not only in terms of digital adoption but also in proactive governance. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act) serves as a testament to the government’s unwavering commitment to protecting its citizens in an increasingly digital age. Let’s dwell on the nuances of the bill, the trends that led to its formulation and its impact. The landscape With barely just over 200 million Internet users in 2014, the Internet penetration is expected to have over 900 million active users by 2025. With over 70% smartphone penetration and cost of 1GB internet data going less than even a cup of coffee,the digital penetration is increasing in rural India. The nation’s vibrant digital ecosystem encompasses bouquet of diverse platforms ranging from social media sites, digital payments, OTT apps, online gaming, e-commerce to digital learning sites. E-commerce and digital payments apps are no longer exclusivity of metropolitans and have wide penetration in tier towns and rural India.With rise of UPI and user-friendly indigenous BHIMpayment app, India tops the world in area of Digital payments. Digital penetration in India makes digital payment in Chandani Chowk of India more […]
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