Prada’s Theft Of India’s Cultural Heritage
What appeared on Prada’s runway was a reminder that in the global marketplace, the further a design travels from its origin, the more likely its story is to disappear.
Ankita Sabharwal heads the Data Privacy practice at Chadha & Chadha law firm, advising global clients on compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and cross-border data laws. A member of the IAPP, she is a regular speaker at leading privacy and tech law events. Ankita also writes for reputed publications like Asia IP, Lexology, and IAM, offering insights on regulatory developments. Her expertise spans privacy risk management, DPIAs, and aligning programs with global standards. With a practical, business-focused approach, she supports clients across sectors including tech, healthcare, and fintech in navigating complex data governance challenges.
What appeared on Prada’s runway was a reminder that in the global marketplace, the further a design travels from its origin, the more likely its story is to disappear.
Wars, whether kinetic or digital, have always tested the boundaries of legal protection. But today, as data emerges as both an instrument and casualty of conflict, the stakes are no longer theoretical.
India’s restrictive stance on cross-border data flows, ostensibly an exercise in data sovereignty, risks undermining its position in global data trade negotiations.
