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Why Sharing Your Mobile Number at Stores Could Be Illegal Now: Everything You Need to Know About India’s New Data Protection Law

Sep 26, 2025

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Himanshu

in News

The way businesses in India collect and use your personal data is changing forever. With the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, one of the most talked-about changes is regarding your mobile number. For years, retail outlets, supermarkets, and even small shops have routinely asked customers to provide their phone numbers at…