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Deependra Kumar Kushwaha

Data Privacy & AI governance Enthusiast | Law Graduate | DNLU

Jabalpur

Work experience

Obhan Mason
Feb 20261 moFeb 2026

• Mapped statutory and regulatory compliance obligations of data fiduciaries and intermediaries under applicable information technology and allied laws. • Prepared a research note on data protection obligations in M&A transactions, with specific focus on compliance requirements prescribed by the RBI and the SEBI for acquisition of regulated entities. • Compiled and analyzed the complete regulatory framework issued by the RBI applicable to Payment Gateway Service Providers. • Assessed the legal status of remote employees, Consultants, Freelancers, Trainees & Interns under the new labour codes, and Tracked compliance requirements under Industrial Relations Code, 2020 • Analysed Dabur India Ltd. v. Ashok Kumar & Ors. (Delhi HC) to assess its implications for intermediary safe harbour under Section 79 and blocking powers under Section 69A of the IT Act, with a brief comparative review of foreign registrar-liability standards
Bridge Counsels
Jan 20261 moJan 2026

Delhi, India

• Assisted in drafting a Data Protection Addendum to ensure compliance with legal standards. • Contributed to the creation of a Consent Notice for a Health Tech startup. • Researched India-EU trade negotiations, focusing on IPR and data protection with legal and policy analysis • Evaluated contractual for safeguarding client from historic and future AI and data-privacy liabilities in asset transfer scenarios • Assisted in drafting an IP Assignment Agreement • Conducted research on Merchant Discount Rate and the legality of surcharging consumers.
ADP Law Offices
Oct 20251 moOct 2025

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Assisted in evaluating the implications of draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 relating to synthetically generated information, assessing their potential impact on clients’ business operations • Tracked and comparatively analyzed Safe Harbor provisions across the US, EU, UK, and Singapore, assessing their implications on GenAI model compliance • Researched and assessed legal implications of AI integration, identifying three levels of AI model interoperability with GenAI systems. • Conducted cross-jurisdictional research on laws regulating deepfakes, AI content labeling and platform regulation, age-assurance frameworks and intermediary liability standards. • Assessed legal implications of AI integration, identifying three levels of AI model interoperability with GenAI systems • Reviewed multiple Production Service Agreements & License Agreements to identify clauses related to copyright, and other clauses critical to the ongoing matter.
ADP Law Offices
Aug 20251 moAug 2025

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Prepared a detailed practical steps checklist for Compliance of DPDPA • Prepared a compilation of judgements of various national courts involving privacy violation due to use of AI • Tracked the policy developments on intersection of copyright and AI in US • Assisted in assessing the applicability of UK’s Online Safety Act, 2023 • Assisted in research on the jurisdiction of CCI on SEP matters under the Patents Act • Assisted in assessing the impact of DoT’s Office Memorandum on Mobile Phone Manufacturers • Prepared a Case Compilation on Intermediary Liability
Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors
Feb 20251 moFeb 2025

● Research on data localization requirements mandated by SEBI, MEITY, and the Companies Act. ● Assessed the applicability of US privacy, AI and biometric laws on client’s business ● Assisted in drafting various IT policies, including the Electronic Communication and Internet Usage Policy, Social media Policy, Password Policy, Incident Response Plan, and Mobile Device Security Policy. ● Researched on Unauthorized use of UPI APIs and NPCI’s Guidelines. ● Worked on TMT Newsletter of the firm.

Education

Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur

B.A.L.L.B., Law

Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur

20215 yrs2026

12 class, Mathematics

Arunanchal public school

20191 yr2020

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Data Privacy & AI governance Enthusiast | Law Graduate | DNLU

About

Currently pursuing a B.A. LL.B. at Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, with a strong focus on privacy compliance, data protection, and AI policy and governance. Academic exposure is complemented by certifications in Responsible AI and Data Governance. Gained practical experience through legal internships, including with ADP Law Offices and Chandhiok & Mahajan, where contributions were made to research on AI regulation, privacy compliance, and IT laws. Passionate about leveraging knowledge and evolving skills to address complex legal challenges in the fast-changing digital landscape.

Location

Jabalpur

Work experience

Legal Intern at Obhan Mason, Feb 2026 - Feb 2026 · 1 mo, • Mapped statutory and regulatory compliance obligations of data fiduciaries and intermediaries under applicable information technology and allied laws. • Prepared a research note on data protection obligations in M&A transactions, with specific focus on compliance requirements prescribed by the RBI and the SEBI for acquisition of regulated entities. • Compiled and analyzed the complete regulatory framework issued by the RBI applicable to Payment Gateway Service Providers. • Assessed the legal status of remote employees, Consultants, Freelancers, Trainees & Interns under the new labour codes, and Tracked compliance requirements under Industrial Relations Code, 2020 • Analysed Dabur India Ltd. v. Ashok Kumar & Ors. (Delhi HC) to assess its implications for intermediary safe harbour under Section 79 and blocking powers under Section 69A of the IT Act, with a brief comparative review of foreign registrar-liability standards

Legal Intern at Bridge Counsels, Jan 2026 - Jan 2026 · 1 mo, Delhi, India, • Assisted in drafting a Data Protection Addendum to ensure compliance with legal standards. • Contributed to the creation of a Consent Notice for a Health Tech startup. • Researched India-EU trade negotiations, focusing on IPR and data protection with legal and policy analysis • Evaluated contractual for safeguarding client from historic and future AI and data-privacy liabilities in asset transfer scenarios • Assisted in drafting an IP Assignment Agreement • Conducted research on Merchant Discount Rate and the legality of surcharging consumers.

Legal Intern at ADP Law Offices, Oct 2025 - Oct 2025 · 1 mo, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, • Assisted in evaluating the implications of draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 relating to synthetically generated information, assessing their potential impact on clients’ business operations • Tracked and comparatively analyzed Safe Harbor provisions across the US, EU, UK, and Singapore, assessing their implications on GenAI model compliance • Researched and assessed legal implications of AI integration, identifying three levels of AI model interoperability with GenAI systems. • Conducted cross-jurisdictional research on laws regulating deepfakes, AI content labeling and platform regulation, age-assurance frameworks and intermediary liability standards. • Assessed legal implications of AI integration, identifying three levels of AI model interoperability with GenAI systems • Reviewed multiple Production Service Agreements & License Agreements to identify clauses related to copyright, and other clauses critical to the ongoing matter.

Legal Intern at ADP Law Offices, Aug 2025 - Aug 2025 · 1 mo, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, • Prepared a detailed practical steps checklist for Compliance of DPDPA • Prepared a compilation of judgements of various national courts involving privacy violation due to use of AI • Tracked the policy developments on intersection of copyright and AI in US • Assisted in assessing the applicability of UK’s Online Safety Act, 2023 • Assisted in research on the jurisdiction of CCI on SEP matters under the Patents Act • Assisted in assessing the impact of DoT’s Office Memorandum on Mobile Phone Manufacturers • Prepared a Case Compilation on Intermediary Liability

Legal Intern(Data Privacy Team) at Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors, Feb 2025 - Feb 2025 · 1 mo, ● Research on data localization requirements mandated by SEBI, MEITY, and the Companies Act. ● Assessed the applicability of US privacy, AI and biometric laws on client’s business ● Assisted in drafting various IT policies, including the Electronic Communication and Internet Usage Policy, Social media Policy, Password Policy, Incident Response Plan, and Mobile Device Security Policy. ● Researched on Unauthorized use of UPI APIs and NPCI’s Guidelines. ● Worked on TMT Newsletter of the firm.

Education

B.A.L.L.B., Law, Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur

12 class, Mathematics, Arunanchal public school