The Impact of India's New Data Privacy Law on Social Media Companies and Their Data Collection Practices

INTRODUCTION Data has become a valuable resource in this fast-paced digital era, driving innovation, economic growth, and societal change. However, there have been privacy concerns worldwide over the collection, processing and storage of personal data by digital platforms mainly social media companies. Governments are now enacting comprehensive data protection laws as a response to these concerns that will protect the privacy rights of individuals and ensure responsible handling practices....