New Publication: The Tour d’Horizon of Data Law Implications of Digital Twins: Industry Considerations

Industry Considerations

As Digital Twin (DT) technology transforms industries—from manufacturing and healthcare to defense and smart cities—its legal and regulatory dimensions have become increasingly critical. These data-intensive “virtual replicas” operate through continuous real-time data exchange, raising complex issues around privacy, cybersecurity, cross-border data flows, and stakeholder liability.

In their article for the Journal of Innovation, Dr. Mihir Parikh, Aaron Kamath, Varsha Rajesh, and Palak Kapoor of Nishith Desai Associates explore the global data law implications of Digital Twins. Offering a comparative, jurisdiction-specific analysis, the authors dissect key legal considerations, including the roles of data controllers and processors, data subject rights, localization mandates, and the enforceability of data agreements. The article also highlights compliance challenges in high-stakes sectors such as healthcare and defense, where sensitive personal data and national security intersect.

With practical risk-mitigation strategies—like data mapping, classification, and human oversight—the piece provides a timely legal framework for enterprises deploying Digital Twins responsibly and compliantly across borders.

Please click here to access our paper.

Regards,

Palak Kapoor, Varsha Rajesh, Aaron Kamath and Dr. Mihir Parikh

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