How India’s new data protection laws will impact the sports and gaming industry
The gaming and sports industry in India encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, including online gaming platforms, fantasy sports, e-sports, and traditional sports organizations utilizing digital platforms. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)[1] and its 2025 Draft Rules have far-reaching implications for this industry, particularly concerning the handling of personal data.
In a previous article, available here,[2] the authors examined the key provisions of the new Draft Rules and why they are necessary. This article moves on to examine how the DPDP Act and Draft Rules will impact India’s sports and gaming industry:
- Interaction with existing IT rules
- Sports data and software companies
- Consent requirements for athlete data
- Practical application in sports context
- Limitations and safeguards
- Exemptions
- Additional practical challenges of full implementation
- Verifiable parental consent requirements
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Written by
Riya Rajkumar Sharma
Ms. Riya Rajkumar Sharma is a Counsel at AM Sports Law and Management Co. and a member of Women in Sports (WIS) Law. She primarily handles the intellectual property, media and entertainment law related transactions of the firm. She brings with her a strong foundation in copyright, technology & data privacy and trademark laws. Prior to joining AMSL, she worked in-house at a prominent production and talent management company, which enabled her to gain hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating agreements across content production, celebrity engagement & talent management, brand endorsement, sponsorship, licensing and online gaming advertising compliance as well as drafting and reviewing of website terms & conditions and policies.
