The article argues that India’s new data-protection regime especially under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act which poses both challenges and opportunities for MSMEs. While compliance may initially increase costs and require upgrades in data governance, adopting stronger data-protection practices can help MSMEs build trust, strengthen digital operations, and gain long-term competitive advantage.
The article was authored by Akshaya Suresh, Partner and Tharusha Selvanambi, Associate, and was published in Manufacturing Today.
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Akshaya has 17+ years of PQE. She focuses on technology laws, AI, privacy & data protection, corporate & commercial contracts, general corporate and employment matters.