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Module 11• 5 Hours

Cross Border Data Transfer

Understand the rules and requirements for cross-border data transfers under the DPDPA. This module explains Section 16, the government's power to create a "blacklist" of restricted countries, the concept of data localisation, and how India's approach differs from the GDPR.

3 lessons• 1 chapters

🎯 What You'll Learn

  • ▸ Understand the legal framework for cross-border transfers under Section 16
  • ▸ Analyze the "blacklist" approach vs the "adequacy" approach
  • ▸ Understand the government's power to restrict data flows
  • ▸ Learn about sectoral data localisation mandates (RBI, IRDAI, etc.)
  • ▸ Compare DPDPA cross-border rules with GDPR

📝 Module Quiz

3 questions • 80% to pass

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