Even if the plan had a rough ride through the EU’s complicated approval process, the watered-down version was supposed to sail through the final vote. Photo: Bloomberg A major European Union plan to fight climate change and better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc has been indefinitely postponed Monday, underscoring how farmers’ protests sweeping… Continue reading Major EU climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests | World News
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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (DPDP Bill) clears Lok Sabha test
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, a first-ever legislation dedicated for digital privacy amid concerns of MPs regarding the removal of the data localisation mandate and increased government control. The Bill was passed with an amendment to a minor editing error. Once the Bill comes into… Continue reading Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (DPDP Bill) clears Lok Sabha test
Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 by voice vote
The Lok Sabha on Monday cleared the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill by a voice vote amid slogan shouting by opposition members over the Manipur issue. Some amendments moved by opposition members were defeated by a voice vote. Moving the bill for consideration and passage, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said opposition… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 by voice vote
Laptop import curb, Data Protection Bill, markets, GST in gaming
Laptops, tablets and personal computers have joined the list of products that need a license to enter India. While the government did not cite any reason for last week’s surprise move, experts believe it was done to nudge companies to make in India. And it came days after the PLI scheme for hardware failed… Continue reading Laptop import curb, Data Protection Bill, markets, GST in gaming
Data protection bill can adversely impact on press freedom: Editors Guild
The Editors Guild of India on Sunday expressed concerns over certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, saying they can have an adverse impact on press freedom. In a statement here, the Guild said the DPDP Bill creates an enabling framework for surveillance of citizens, including journalists and their sources.… Continue reading Data protection bill can adversely impact on press freedom: Editors Guild
Legal protection, lessons from a load carrier & more
Illustration: Binay Sinha The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. This is the fourth iteration of the proposed Bill—the first draft was composed way back in 2018. In this context, our lead editorial notes that now that the Bill has been tabled after much delay, it is… Continue reading Legal protection, lessons from a load carrier & more
Legal protection
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. This is the fourth iteration of the proposed Bill — the first draft was composed way back in 2018. The Bill provides a legislative framework to protect the personal data of “Data Principals” (meaning owners of data) and outlines… Continue reading Legal protection
Data Protection Bill moots power to Govt to get info from entities, Board
The data protection bill introduced in Parliament on Thursday enables Government “to call for information” from data protection board, data collecting entities or intermediary, and safeguards the Centre from legal proceedings for “action taken in good faith” under the provisions of the legislation. After two or more instances of norm violation by a… Continue reading Data Protection Bill moots power to Govt to get info from entities, Board
Data protection Bill tabled, penalties of up to Rs 250 crore for leaks
The government on Thursday introduced in Lok Sabha a bill outlining the lawful collection, processing and safeguarding of private data, and prescribing penalties of up to Rs 250 crore in case of breaches. Digital platforms will need to take unconditional, free, specific, and informed consent from users presented in clear and plain language… Continue reading Data protection Bill tabled, penalties of up to Rs 250 crore for leaks
Data Protection Bill should be considered as regular bill: Manish Tewari
The bill aims to make entities like internet companies, mobile apps, and business houses more accountable and answerable about collection, storage and processing of the data of citizens as part of Right to Privacy Congress leader Manish Tewari on Thursday asked how the Digital Data Protection Bill can be classified as a financial bill,… Continue reading Data Protection Bill should be considered as regular bill: Manish Tewari