Alerts & Updates 8th Dec 2025
Cross-border data flows are central to how modern businesses operate, from cloud computing and global HR systems to outsourced customer support and analytics. With the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) set to become fully operational in 18 months, organizations must prepare for a new framework governing when and how personal data can be transferred outside India.
In this piece, we unpack:
• How the DPDP Act will regulate cross-border data transfers;
• The current legal position on data localization; and
• The preparatory steps that businesses should begin taking.
• With the possibility of future restrictions affecting data movement, early readiness will be critical for ensuring business continuity and smoother transitions.
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