Cabinet clears Telecommunication Bill, may not be tabled in current session

“Cabinet has cleared Indian Telecommunication Bill 2023 but the government is not in a hurry to table it in the current session,” a source, who did not wish to be identified, said. (Photo: PIB) The Union Cabinet is learnt to have cleared the Indian Telecommunication Bill 2023, but the government may not table it… Continue reading Cabinet clears Telecommunication Bill, may not be tabled in current session

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 to be tabled in parliament today

After over four years of work, rounds of deliberation, and multiple iterations, a dedicated law to ensure the data privacy of Indians will be presented for Parliament’s consideration on Thursday. If cleared, the Bill may bring in heavy penalties for digital platforms for failing to protect user data. Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Wednesday… Continue reading Data protection bill to be tabled in parliament today

Data protection bill to be tabled in parliament, experts ask for discussion

After over four years of work, rounds of deliberation, and multiple iterations, a dedicated law to ensure the data privacy of Indians will be presented for Parliament’s consideration on Thursday. If cleared, the Bill may bring in heavy penalties for digital platforms for failing to protect user data. The Digital Personal Data Protection… Continue reading Data protection bill to be tabled in parliament, experts ask for discussion