HANDLING RESUME SUBMISSIONS UNDER INDIA’S DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT

Published On: 26/02/2025

Practice Area: Employment Law

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India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) is transforming how organizations handle candidate data during recruitment. With strict protocols for consent management and data retention, employers must adapt their resume handling practices to ensure compliance while respecting candidate privacy. In this article, INDUSLAW's Debjani Aich, Varsha D Sinchana, and Riddhi Jain explore the implications of the DPDP Act on recruitment processes and provide a practical framework for organizations to navigate these requirements effectively while maintaining efficient hiring practices.