Technology Governance & Risk Advisory
Available across Delhi
I help boards and management set up practical tech governance and legal frameworks for AI, data laws, and fintech, so you stay compliant and avoid legal trouble.
Pricing Guide
Strategic Tech-Legal Diagnostic
Core Advisory
- Partner-Led Consultation: 60-minute direct interaction with a Technology Governance Partner (or senior equivalent).
- Preliminary Risk Diagnostics: Assessment of current exposure regarding Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 and IT Act 2000.
- Board Liability Check: Guidance on Director's fiduciary duties (Section 166) concerning AI adoption and cyber negligence.
Post-Session Deliverables
- Actionable Memo: A structured email summary (2-3 pages) outlining key discussion points and "Red Flag" risks.
- Regulatory Horizon Scan: Brief note on upcoming compliances relevant to your specific sector.
DPDPA & Data Privacy Compliance Audit
Audit & Discovery
- Data Flow Mapping Review: Analysis of how the company collects and processes personal data (review of up to 3 major business processes).
- Policy Stress Test: Review of existing Privacy Policies, Cookie Policies, and Terms of Use for DPDPA validity.
- Consent Mechanism Review: Legal evaluation of "Consent Managers" and "Notice" mechanisms checking for unambiguous standards.
The Report
- Compliance Matrix: Detailed PDF report categorizing risks into High (Immediate Penalty), Medium, and Low.
- Penalties Calculator: Estimation of potential financial exposure based on current gaps.
- Implementation Roadmap: Step-by-step legal project plan for achieving full compliance.
Expert Interaction
- Kick-off Workshop: 90-minute session with key stakeholders (CTO, Legal Head) to map data architecture.
- Presentation Walkthrough: 1-hour final presentation by a Partner to the Management team explaining findings.
Boardroom AI & Governance Workshop
Session Content
- Customized Presentation: 90-minute interactive presentation tailored to the specific industry vertical.
- Strict Liability Focus: Application of Companies Act Section 166 to AI errors and data breaches.
- Global Analysis: Review of judgments (e.g., Caremark claims) and relevance to Indian directors.
- Robo-Director Risks: Governance frameworks for using AI tools in board decision-making.
Interactive Elements
- Q&A on Personal Liability: Open floor for Independent Directors to address specific protections.
- Scenario Planning: Walkthrough of a hypothetical "Cyber Breach" scenario to test crisis readiness.
Takeaways
- Board Handbook: Digital reference guide on questions Directors must ask management about tech.
- Compliance Checklist: One-pager for the Company Secretary to record due diligence in minutes.
About Technology Governance & Risk Advisory
What's Changed in Tech Governance
Things aren't simple anymore. I’ve seen how board responsibilities have ballooned - it's not just about shareholders now, but employees, the community, even the environment. Add in tech like Generative AI, and nearly everyone is running open-source code (but most of it’s got holes). If you mess up, “I didn’t know” won’t help with strict liability laws. That’s where I step in.
Not Just Tick-Box Compliance
For me, technology governance means staying ahead, not scrambling after trouble hits. I work with you to put up strong frameworks right at the board level - real stuff, not paper trails. If you wait to react, it’s already too late.
How I Can Actually Help
- I advise boards and management on AI governance frameworks that keep directors out of trouble.
- I guide you through digital transformation legal advisory, so your move to new tech doesn’t become a legal nightmare.
- Data fiduciary compliance under the new DPDPA law - I break it down, from what consent actually means to how to appoint a DPO if you’re a Significant Data Fiduciary.
- Specialized help for fintechs, with extra attention to what regulators watch for.
Experience That Counts
Represented a client for a major SIM swap cyber case. Won ₹2.75 crores compensation using the IT Act. So yes, I know how to handle tech disputes when things go south.
Why It Matters
Technology can land you in trouble even when you don’t try. My job is to help you build resilience, keep trust intact, and stay ahead of the risks.
Meet your Expert
Krishnava Dutt
14 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We’re Argus Partners, built from scratch across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata. I started as a lawyer, but honestly, now I’m more about helping businesses figure out the messy stuff—what’s coming next, not just what’s written in the books. I get a kick out of talking shop with business leaders, sometimes on stage, sometimes over chai. Our team’s all about being dynamic and collaborative. That Legal Icon tag? Really, it’s the team’s win.
My Work
Full-Service Legal Expertise - We handle Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, Private Equity, Tech & Media, and more.
Digital Governance Advisory - We help boards tackle new risks like open-source software compliance and generative AI legal risk.
Practical Legal Strategy - No jargon. We break down complex laws into clear, doable steps for leadership teams.
Board Risk Mitigation - We work side by side with leadership, making sure boards know their duties and stay protected.
