Data Protection & Privacy Law
The legal services that we offer in our Data Protection & Privacy Law service line are assisting clients regarding issues of data protection, compliance with the laws related to cyber security, personal information protection, technology laws and digital governance in Nepal. Our firm can assist various corporate organizations, financial firms, tech firms, startups, e-commerce companies, healthcare organizations, and any other entity dealing with personal and sensitive data.
Some of the major laws governing the issue of data protection and privacy in Nepal are the Constitution of Nepal 2015, Individual Privacy Act 2075 (2018), Electronic Transactions Act 2063 (2006), National Cyber Security Policy, Consumer Protection Act 2075 (2018) and among others laws too.
We assist our clients with the following services:
- Data Privacy & Compliance with Legal Requirements
- Advising companies regarding compliance with data privacy regulations
- Supporting clients in developing policies regarding data protection and privacy
- Personal Data Protection
- Giving advice about the proper collection, processing, storing and transferring of personal data
- Supporting clients in dealing with their sensitive and confidential data in an appropriate manner
- Cybersecurity & Information Security
- Offering advice on matters related to cybersecurity and risk management within that area
- Supporting clients in responding to data breaches and cybersecurity incidents
- Technology & Digital Compliance
- Offering advice to technology companies and online service providers on digital compliance issues
- Supporting e-commerce companies and service providers regarding compliance regulations
- Cross Border Data Transfers
- Giving advice about cross border data transfers and their associated issues
- Helping multinational corporations manage international data protection obligations
- Privacy Policies & Business Contracts
- Drafting privacy policies, terms of use and data processing agreements
- Offering advice concerning contractual arrangements for data and confidential information
- Employee Privacy & Workplace Information
- Advising employers in matters concerning monitoring of employees and workplace privacy
- Assisting organizations in creating compliant internal privacy practices
- Consumer Data Protection & Digital Rights
- Counseling businesses regarding consumer data protection and digital rights responsibilities
- Counseling clients involved in disputes concerning misuse of personal data and unethical use of technology
- Data Breach Management & Investigation
- Supporting clients in data breach management and regulatory investigations
- Counseling organizations on breach notification requirements, liabilities, and solutions
- Dispute Resolution & Privacy Regulatory Actions
- Counsel clients in disputes involving privacy and other regulatory actions
- Assist clients in arbitrating, mediating, or enforcing privacy issues