CYBERSECURITY RISKS AND CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY IN INDIA: DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITY, LEGAL REFORMS, AND THE ROLE OF REGULATORY BODIES IN DATA PROTECTION

Amid rising cyberattacks and frequent data breaches, India has enacted major legal reforms to strengthen data protection and enhance corporate responsibility. This paper explores the changing landscape of cybersecurity threats in India, with a focus on the duties of corporate directors, recent legislative changes, and the functions of regulatory agencies in upholding data privacy.