INTERSECTION OF COMPETITION REGULATION AND DATA PROTECTION

AUTHOR – UDAYVEER SINGH, STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, NOIDA

BEST CITATION – UDAYVEER SINGH, INTERSECTION OF COMPETITION REGULATION AND DATA PROTECTION, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (5) OF 2025, PG. 837-850, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT

The emergence of the digital economy has transformed how markets function, with data becoming a pivotal asset for businesses, consumers, and regulators. Large technology firms’ unprecedented collection and use of consumer data have raised complex regulatory challenges, necessitating a cohesive framework that balances competition law with data protection. While competition law aims to ensure fair market practices and prevent monopolistic behaviour, data protection law focuses on safeguarding individuals’ rights over their data. The increasing overlap between these two legal domains, especially in cases where data accumulation creates competitive advantages, has led to regulatory uncertainty in India. This research article provides an intensive and data-rich analysis of the convergence between competition regulation and data protection in India, set against the backdrop of a dynamic digital economy, and advocates for an integrated regulatory framework that bridges the gap between competition law and data protection and how such a framework is essential not only for enhancing consumer welfare and ensuring fair market practices but also for stimulating innovation