Expert Insights on Data Privacy Day 2026
Dr. Sanjay Katkar, Joint Managing Director, Quick Heal Technologies:
“This Data Privacy Day is a reminder that as India’s digital economy grows, personal data has become central to every business and increasingly vulnerable to misuse. Data privacy today is not just about technology. It is about trust, accountability, and how responsibly organisations handle information that people share with them. We have built an indigenous solution, Seqrite Data Privacy, with capabilities designed for the realities of Indian organisations, helping startups, small and medium businesses, and large enterprises embed privacy into their day-to-day operations. Our focus has been to make data protection practical, scalable, and aligned with the intent of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
As a responsible cybersecurity leader, we believe clarity is as important as capability. That is why we have created a dedicated DPDP Act resource page on the Seqrite website, bringing together clear explanations of data privacy, the DPDP Act, its impact on organisations, and how it can be adopted in practice. We invite businesses, practitioners, and stakeholders to explore these insights, deepen their understanding, and engage with us as India collectively builds a safer and more trusted digital ecosystem.”
Mr. Prakash Ravindran, CEO & Director, InstiFi:
“Data privacy has become a critical pillar of the digital payments ecosystem. With increasing reliance on online transactions, the responsibility to protect sensitive financial and business data has never been greater. For fintech platforms, privacy-by-design and compliance-driven frameworks are essential to maintaining trust and minimising operational risk. Strong data protection practices enable merchants and users to engage confidently with digital systems. At InstiFi, data security is embedded across our technology and processes, reflecting the expectations of a maturing digital economy. As adoption continues to grow, consistent focus on privacy and accountability will shape how digital payments earn and sustain trust going forward.”
Mr Harsha Solanki, VP GM Asia, Infobip
“As digital engagement continues to scale, data privacy is no longer just a compliance requirement, but a core trust imperative. For Indian companies, it has entrenched firmly on the risk agenda, with more than 79% of consumers saying they would disengage from a brand if they do not trust how their data is handled. This growing focus on trust is also reflected in India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025, which bring clearer expectations around how personal data is handled and protected.
The new rules formalize requirements around purpose limitation, lawful processing, consent management, storage limitation, and across the data lifecycle. These obligations align closely with established practices such as data minimization, privacy by design, controlled access, encryption in transit and at rest, and defined incident management processes. Infobip’s privacy framework reflects this alignment through ISO-certified security controls, vendor and sub-processor oversight, and consistent application of data protection measures across communication platforms and geographies.
As digital interactions multiply across channels and scale in real-time, trust relies on platforms where privacy is seamlessly integrated into daily operations. With our structured governance, risk assessments, and independent audits, communications remain reliable and resilient even as demand grows. This allows businesses to focus on engagement and service delivery, while being confident that the underlying systems consistently uphold high standards of security.”