3-Day Workshop on Data Security and Protection Laws by Legal Vidhiya [03 – 05 October 2025]

About Legal Vidhiya

Established in 2021, Legal Vidhiya is a pioneering online ed-tech platform committed to nurturing legal education. Our multifaceted platform offers a comprehensive array of opportunities, including internships, webinars, workshops, and courses, catering to diverse learning needs within the legal domain. Additionally, we provide a platform for individuals to showcase their expertise through article publications, fostering a vibrant community of legal discourse and knowledge exchange.

About the Workshop

About the Workshop

Legal Vidhiya proudly presents a specialized 3-day workshop on Data Security & Protection Laws, designed for law students, legal interns, and professionals to explore one of the most crucial challenges of the digital era.

This workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of data protection, the evolution of data security laws, and the practical issues arising in the digital landscape. It will cover the transformation of privacy into a fundamental right, the impact of data breaches on individuals and organizations, and the role of global and Indian legal frameworks in safeguarding digital rights.

3-Day Workshop on Data Security & Protection Laws

Day 1 – Fundamentals of Data Security & Protection

Session Title: “Foundations & Evolution of Data Protection”

Topics Covered:

• Concept and Importance of Data Security in the Digital Age
• Historical Background of Data Protection (Global & Indian Perspective)
• Key Definitions: Data, Personal Data, Sensitive Data, Data Processing
• Theories & Principles of Data Protection (Accountability, Consent, Transparency, Purpose Limitation)
• Indian Reforms: From IT Act, 2000 to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
• Interactive Segment: Q&A on evolution of data privacy and security

Day 2 – Data Protection Laws: Scope & Challenges

Session Title: “Legal Framework & Practical Issues in Data Protection”

Topics Covered:

• Common Reasons for Data Breaches and Cyber Risks
• Causes of Data Privacy Violations (Corporate Negligence, Weak Cybersecurity, Insider Threats)
• Types of Data Security Incidents (Phishing, Identity Theft, Data Leak, Cyber Espionage)
• Consequences of Data Breaches: Social, Economic & Legal Impact
• Legal Frameworks:
  • Information Technology Act, 2000 & Amendments
  • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
  • Key Global Laws: GDPR (EU), CCPA (California)
• Interactive Segment: Case studies on data breaches and corporate liability

Day 3 – Judicial Insights, Compliance & Way Forward

Session Title: “Balancing Rights, Innovation & Security”

Topics Covered:

• Misuse of Data & Privacy Concerns (Mass Surveillance, Corporate Exploitation)
• Effects of Misuse – Chilling Effect, Loss of Trust, Economic Damage
• Why Data Protection? – Need for a Robust Legal Framework in Digital India
• Judicial Pronouncements:
  • Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (Right to Privacy as Fundamental Right)
  • Other significant rulings on data and privacy
• Compliance & Remedies: Handling Breaches, Role of DPOs, Audits & Preventive Safeguards
• Interactive Segment: Open discussion on future of data protection in India

About the Speaker

Ms. Manvi Dutta is currently an Assistant Professor at Amity University, Noida. Prior to this, she held the position of Assistant Professor at Amity University, Noida, and served as a visiting professor at Pink City Law College. With over four years of teaching experience, Ms. Dutta brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She holds a law degree from Mody University and an LLM from Queen Mary University, London. Additionally, she completed her PGDMBA from Narsee Monjee University, Mumbai. Ms. Dutta’s scholarly work has been published in various esteemed journals.

Ms. Dutta has also actively contributed to moot court competitions, having judged the Novice Moot Court twice at JECRC University and the Quarter Final Round of a Moot Court Competition. During her B.Com.LL.B. studies, she was recognized as one of the top five mooters in the Inter Moot Court Competition held at Mody University. Her extensive experience in both academia and practical law makes her a valuable speaker for this course.

Workshop Details

• Dates: 03 October to 05 October 2025
• Registration Link: https://rzp.io/rzp/jji22Ewq
• Certificate: E – Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all participants.

For more information contact Mr. Paras Chugh at +91-9782859038 or mail at info.legalvidhiya@gmail.com

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