Technology & Privacy Law
Navigating the intersection of technology, data protection, and digital regulation — from GDPR and DPDP Act compliance to AI governance, SaaS contracts, and fintech legal frameworks.
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Technology moves faster than regulation — but non-compliance can be devastating. From data breach penalties under GDPR to consent management under India's DPDP Act, from AI liability questions to open-source licensing risks, businesses face an expanding web of digital regulation that demands specialized legal counsel.
M S Sulthan Legal Associates brings deep expertise at the intersection of technology and law. We advise SaaS companies, fintech platforms, healthtech startups, e-commerce businesses, and enterprises on data protection compliance, technology contracts, digital governance frameworks, and regulatory strategy across India, EU, US, and Middle Eastern jurisdictions.
Our Technology & Privacy Services
Comprehensive legal support for the digital age — from data protection to AI governance.
Data Protection & Privacy Compliance
End-to-end compliance advisory under India's DPDP Act 2023, EU GDPR, US CCPA/CPRA, UAE PDPL, and other global privacy frameworks. We handle Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), privacy policy drafting, consent management frameworks, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), cross-border data transfer mechanisms (SCCs, adequacy decisions), and Data Protection Officer (DPO) advisory.
SaaS & Technology Contracts
Drafting and negotiating SaaS subscription agreements, cloud service agreements, API licensing terms, technology development contracts, IT outsourcing agreements, source code escrow arrangements, implementation agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs). We handle terms of service, acceptable use policies, and end-user license agreements (EULAs).
AI, Machine Learning & Emerging Tech
Legal advisory on AI governance frameworks, EU AI Act compliance, algorithmic bias auditing, AI ethics policies, training data licensing, generative AI terms of use, deepfake regulation, autonomous systems liability, and responsible AI deployment. We help businesses develop AI governance policies that balance innovation with regulatory compliance and risk management.
Fintech & Payment Regulations
Regulatory advisory for payment aggregators, digital lending platforms, NBFC-fintechs, neo-banks, and cryptocurrency exchanges. We handle RBI compliance (PA/PG guidelines, digital lending guidelines), SEBI regulations for investment platforms, UPI ecosystem compliance, prepaid instrument licensing, and cross-border remittance structuring.
E-Commerce & Platform Regulation
Legal compliance for e-commerce platforms under the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020, IT Act intermediary guidelines, marketplace vs. inventory model structuring, seller agreements, return/refund policies, FDI compliance for e-commerce, and advertising/endorsement regulations under ASCI guidelines.
Blockchain, Web3 & Crypto Legal
Legal structuring for blockchain projects, token classification analysis (utility vs. security), smart contract legal frameworks, DAO governance structures, NFT licensing and IP issues, crypto exchange compliance, virtual digital asset (VDA) taxation under Indian law, and AML/KYC compliance for Web3 platforms.
Data Breach Response & Incident Management
Data breach notification advisory, regulatory reporting obligations under DPDP Act and GDPR (72-hour notification), CERT-In incident reporting (6-hour mandate), forensic investigation coordination, affected party communication, regulatory liaison, and post-breach remediation planning. We also draft incident response plans and conduct tabletop exercises.
IT Act Compliance & Intermediary Guidelines
Compliance advisory under the Information Technology Act 2000, IT Rules 2021 (intermediary guidelines), social media intermediary obligations, content moderation policies, grievance officer appointments, compliance officer requirements for significant social media intermediaries (SSMIs), and takedown procedure frameworks.
Healthtech & Edtech Compliance
Regulatory advisory for telemedicine platforms (Telemedicine Practice Guidelines), health data protection, electronic health records compliance, edtech platform regulations, digital consent for health data, clinical trial data management, and sector-specific privacy requirements under DPDP Act for health and education data fiduciaries.
Key Technology & Privacy Laws
India Privacy
DPDP Act 2023, IT Act 2000, IT Rules 2021, SPDI Rules 2011, CERT-In Directions 2022
Global Privacy
EU GDPR, US CCPA/CPRA, UAE PDPL, UK Data Protection Act 2018, Singapore PDPA
AI & Emerging Tech
EU AI Act, NITI Aayog AI Principles, OECD AI Principles, India's Digital India Act (proposed)
Fintech
RBI PA/PG Guidelines, Digital Lending Guidelines, SEBI Regulations, Payment & Settlement Act
E-Commerce
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020, FDI Policy (Press Note 2), ASCI Guidelines
Crypto & Blockchain
Income Tax (VDA Taxation), PMLA (crypto exchanges), RBI Circulars, FATF Travel Rule
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