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DPDP Act: A Pillar for Strengthened Data Governance in India In an age dominated by digital connectivity, the safeguarding of personal data has emerged as a pressing necessity. With cyber threats and data breaches becoming increasingly sophisticated, India has taken a decisive step through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act—a legislation designed to protect […]
The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules require banks to get clear, explicit consent from customers before using their data for anything beyond the original purpose. While many banks already follow this principle, experts say these formal rules leave no room for regulatory shortcuts or loopholes. Experts also say it’s still too early to […]
In today’s fast-moving digital world, where data is created and shared at an incredible pace, India is at a turning point. The country is trying to answer a difficult question: How do we protect people’s privacy while still keeping the government open and transparent? Every time we go online—whether it’s through social media, banking, or […]
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has therefore urged Union Minister for Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, to pause, review, and repeal the amendment made to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023. Ramesh has raised concerns about the potential destruction of citizens’ rights to access important public information […]
The INDIA bloc has raised concerns over the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. They have urged the government to amend the controversial Section 44(3). According to the Opposition, this section infringes upon the Right to Information (RTI) Act and negatively impacts press freedom. Around 130 senior leaders from the Opposition bloc have written to […]
Bangalore, India – April 1, 2025 – Data Safeguard India has officially launched ID-PRIVACY, an AI-powered Comprehensive Privacy Management Platform designed to ensure seamless compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. This innovative platform is set to redefine how businesses navigate India’s evolving data privacy landscape while enhancing operational efficiency, trust, and brand […]
A delegation of civil society groups met Rahul Gandhi to discuss concerns over RTI amendments in the DPDP Act. This meeting highlighted the potential dangers the amendments pose to transparency and accountability, especially in the context of journalists, academics, and activists. Civil Society Groups Raise Concerns Over DPDP Act and RTI Amendments The delegation included […]
The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) is working to finalize the draft rules for India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. S. Krishnan, the secretary of MeitY, emphasized the ongoing efforts to address the complexities of online content regulation and the rapid growth of AI. As the final rules for the DPDP Act undergo […]