NEURAL DATA UNDER THE DPDP ACT: RETHINKING PROTECTION UNDER INDIA’S DATA PROTECTION REGIME
I. Introduction On 5th November 2025, UNESCO adopted the world’s first standard on neurotechnology ethics. It defined neural data as qualitative and quantitative information about the structure, activity, and function of the nervous system gathered through neurotechnology. This data consists of direct measures, such as electroencephalography signals, as well as indirect indicators that help infer mental states, including eye tracking, voice analysis, typing patterns, and physiological...
