Alerts & Updates 15th May 2026
In this week’s primer, we unpack the contours of processing employee-related digital personal data (DPD) under the DPDP Act and the newly notified DPDP Rules, 2025.
While the DPDP framework permits employers to process employee-related DPD, without consent, for employment purposes, safeguarding against loss or liability, and providing employee benefits, reliance on these grounds for processing warrants a measured approach.
We also outline key practical considerations for employers navigating employee-related DPD processing under India’s evolving data protection regime.
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