Robust compliance needs of new data protection law may raise costs for telcos

Mumbai: Implementing the data protection law will increase compliance burden on the telcos, which in turn will lead to significant rise in compliance costs, legal experts said.

In addition to this, the telcos will also face increased risks of breach of law with dual roles as data processors and data fiduciaries according to the provisions of the new Act, they said.

“Implementing the provisions of the Act will result in robust compliance needs. This will translate to significantly elevated costs in terms of both personnel and software,” said Kaushik Moitra, partner at law firm Bharucha & Partners.