Name: State of Privacy 2026 public evidence database
Creator: Meridian Bridge Strategy
License: https://www.stateofprivacy.in/methodology

Question 1

What is State of Privacy?

Accepted Answer

State of Privacy is an investigation of the Indian internet. Our first report examined 107 Indian company websites: sign-up flows, privacy policies, trackers, and data-rights responses.

Question 2

What is DPDP?

Accepted Answer

DPDP is the Digital Personal Data Protection Act — India data protection law. It requires companies to demonstrate readiness with evidence: notice, consent, purpose limitation, vendor accountability, and functioning grievance mechanisms.

Question 3

Who is behind State of Privacy?

Accepted Answer

State of Privacy is an investigation by Meridian Bridge Strategy, founded by Sushant Pasumarty.

Question 4

How many companies did you investigate?

Accepted Answer

We investigated 107 Indian company websites across fintech, health, D2C, travel, edtech, and other sectors.