The genesis of this regulatory framework can be linked to a landmark judgment on August 24, 2017, when a 9-Judge bench of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) and Anr. vs Union of India and Ors., (2017-TIOL-311-SC-MISC-CB), recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. In this context, India has now introduced a dedicated law for the protection of its citizens' personal data. ...rules and procedural compliances are formulated, it is prudent for all data fiduciaries to prepare diligently, ensuring a smooth adoption of compliance requirements under the law by all relevant individuals and entities. The term ‘Data' used in the legislation refers to representation of information, facts, concepts, opinions, or instructions presented in a manner suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by either human beings or automated means. ...they are obliged to comply with the mandatory provisions outlined in this Act.