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Increasing cyber-attacks show why stringent cyber-security laws are need of the hour

By Nidhi Singal

G.V. Anand Bhushan, then Partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., was quoted extensively in this article examining the rising tide of cyber-attacks targeting Indian enterprises and government infrastructure, and why India urgently needs comprehensive cybersecurity legislation.

“India should fast track the enactment of the Data Protection Act and set up a strong and effective Data Protection Authority. This regulatory framework will provide for appropriate consents to collect and process data and also prescribe the fines and penalties for non-compliance.”

The article analyses the increasing sophistication of cyber threats facing India's digital infrastructure and the gaps in the current legal framework that leave organisations exposed. Bhushan argued for a comprehensive approach combining legislative reform, institutional capacity building, and stronger enforcement mechanisms.

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