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14 of 18|History of Data Protection
reading 20 min•India's Journey
PDP Bill 2019
The revised version of the bill that addressed some, but not all, concerns.
🎯 Learning Objectives
- ▸ Compare the 2018 and 2019 versions
- ▸ Identify new provisions like "social media intermediaries"
- ▸ Understand the political climate around it
Refinements
The 2019 bill removed some of the harsher localisation requirements but added new powers for the government.
It created the category of "Significant Data Fiduciaries"—organisations handling large amounts of sensitive data—who would face stricter obligations.
📖 Glossary
- SDF
- Significant Data Fiduciary, a category of organisations with enhanced data protection obligations.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Introduced the concept of Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs).
- Allowed the government to exempt itself for national security.
- Referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
📚 Further Reading
- PDP Bill 2019 — MeitY (2019)
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...