The upper house of India's parliament greenlit the long-delayed data protection, facing no resistance as opposition leaders opted out of participation.
On August 12, 2023, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act received the assent of the President of India, clearing the way for the act to come into force when notified by the central government. ...
The criticism that has most weight is the deleterious effect of this law on the right to information. By amending the Right to Information Act, the DPDP Act virtually paralyses it
Under the DPDP Act, a DPB consisting of a chairperson and members appointed by the central government, will be set up. On receipt of an intimation of personal data breach, the DPB can direct any urgent remedial or mitigation measures, and inquire into such breach, and impose penalty as provided...
"There’s no logic or incentive for the government to delay the giving of these rights or enforcement of the rights for our citizens. So, therefore, it will be an exception that we give any long transition period, or a transition period at all," the minister said.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will share the framework with all stakeholders before notifying the Rules, he said, urging stakeholders to be reasonable about time.
Some governmental organisations, particularly state government bodies that are not prepared for the transition, may be given more than 12 months to comply, he added.
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