The new Digital Personal Data Protection Rules will have a particularly pronounced impact on the Indian skill-based gaming industry, the Indian Governance and Policy Project (IGAP) told Asia Gaming Brief (AGB).
In the beginning of this year, Indian authorities released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, which will enforce provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
While the Act was passed over a year ago, the rules that will result in its enforcement have thus far been under development, and are only now being floated for public consultation.
The DPDP Act provides a legal framework for “data fiduciaries” — entities that collect personal data from “data principals” or users — in order to protect that data against misuse and penalize firms who violate data protection principles.
“This new legislation is set to establish a comprehensive privacy framework for India, marking a significant shift in how personal data is managed in the digital landscape”, the IGAP told AGB.
Source: Asia Gaming Brief
