Topic: Data Protection Bill
Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Law built not on protecting citizens, but on controlling them
On paper, it promises to secure the privacy of Indian citizens. In reality, it introduces sweeping new powers for the government, imposes vague but punitive obligations on individuals, and threatens the work of journalists, whistleblowers, and civil society actors who hold the powerful to account.
Parliament passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill
The Rajya Sabha passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 today, it was already approved by Lok Sabha on August 7.
“Surveillance state”: Opposition raises concerns as data protection bill is tabled in Lok Sabha
Opposition in Lok Sabha urged in the House to send the Data Protection Bill, 2023, introduced today on the table of the House, to be sent to Standing Committee.
