Practice Area 09 · SPECIALIZED
Information Technology, Cyber Law & Data Protection
Guiding organizations through cybersecurity compliance, digital risk, and emerging data privacy laws.
Practice Overview
Advising on data protection compliance, IT contracts, cyber incident response and proceedings under the Information Technology Act.
Areas of Work
Services and Representation
Compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)
Drafting privacy policies, terms of service, cookie policies and data processing agreements
Cybersecurity compliance, data breach notification and regulatory response protocols
Proceedings before Adjudicating Officers and Appellate Tribunals under the IT Act, 2000
E-commerce regulatory compliance under the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules
Software licensing, SaaS agreements, IT services contracts and SLA documentation
Online intermediary liability, take-down notices and Safe Harbour compliance
Cybercrime complaints, financial fraud investigations and liaison with cyber police cells
Relevant Laws and Regulations
Matters within this practice area are evaluated under primary enactments, rules, and statutory authorities including:
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
- CERT-In Cybersecurity Directions, 2022
Connected Practical Deliverables
Related Operational Legal Services
Service 03
Commercial Contract Drafting, Vetting & Indentures
Drafting, review and negotiation of commercial agreements, joint venture documents, master services agreements and other business contracts.
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Service 06
Corporate Legal Retainer & Regulatory Advisory
Structured annual retainer engagements providing ongoing legal counsel, continuous contract review, statutory compliance monitoring, and prompt legal notice management.
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Legal Engagement
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Every legal engagement commences with a structured conflict check and factual evaluation.
H.N. Datta & Co. acts in adherence to Bar Council of India guidelines. Consultations are arranged strictly upon formal request.