Beyond Boilerplate: ESG and data protection clauses that will define commercial contracts in 2026
· Source: economictimes.com
In short
The article discusses the impact of new regulations such as India's DPDP Rules and SEBI's BRSR Core framework on commercial contracts, emphasizing the necessity for businesses to update contracts by 2026 to reflect data protection, ESG, and AI governance requirements. Key contractual areas highlighted include representations and warranties, data-sharing, cross-border data transfers, AI tools governance, and green supply-chain covenants. These changes aim to ensure operational resilience, compliance, and accountability under emerging regulatory standards.
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Tags: ESG, data protection, DPDP, BRSR, AI, contracts