Technology & Cybersecurity Laws in India: New Updates (November 2025)
Complete Guide on DPDP Rules, IT Rules, CERT-In Guidelines & Telecom Cybersecurity Laws
By RN Mittal & Associates – Cyber Law & Legal Experts, Jaipur
Introduction
With the rapid growth of digital transactions, social media, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, India has significantly strengthened its technology and cybersecurity legal framework in 2025. The Government of India introduced major updates in November 2025 under:
- Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025
- Information Technology (IT) Rules Amendments, 2025
- CERT-In Cybersecurity Guidelines
- Telecom Cybersecurity (TCS) Rules, 2025
These laws aim to protect Indian citizens from data breaches, online fraud, identity theft, hacking, cyber terrorism, SIM fraud, UPI scams, and digital surveillance risks. This article explains what these laws are, why they are important, the latest updates, and what you should do if you become a victim of a cybercrime.
1. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 – Explained Simply
The DPDP Act, 2023 became fully operational after the notification of the DPDP Rules, 2025 in November 2025.
What this law means:
This law protects your personal digital data, including:
- Name, phone number, Aadhaar, PAN
- Bank and UPI details
- Email ID, IP address
- Biometric and location data
Key Provisions:
- Companies must take clear consent before collecting your data
- You can withdraw consent anytime
- You can ask where your data is being used
- Data breaches must be reported quickly
- Heavy penalties for misuse or negligence
Why DPDP Rules 2025 are important:
Strong protection against unauthorized data misuse, corporate negligence, and growing cyber threats.
