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13 of 18|History of Data Protection
video 15 min•India's Journey
PDP Bill 2018
The introduction of the first comprehensive data protection bill in Indian history.
🎯 Learning Objectives
- ▸ Understand the structure of the PDP Bill 2018
- ▸ Analyze the controversies surrounding it
- ▸ Understand why it did not pass
The Drafting Phase
The PDP Bill 2018 was introduced in Parliament. It was intended to protect the privacy of individuals while ensuring the free flow of data.
However, it contained complex provisions, such as mandatory localisation of all personal data, which the tech industry warned would stifle innovation and increase costs for startups.
📖 Glossary
- PDP Bill
- Personal Data Protection Bill, the precursor to the DPDPA.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- It was introduced based on the Srikrishna Committee report.
- It had strict data localization mandates.
- It faced heavy pushback from tech companies.
📚 Further Reading
- PDP Bill 2018 — MeitY (2018)
Course Author
Shilpi Kulshrestha
Shilpi is a corporate lawyer with over a decade of experience in data protection, company law, and regulatory compliance. She has advised 50+ startups and enterprises on DPDPA readiness, privacy gover...