Data Protection Bill
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Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on pleas challenging certain provisions of data protection law
India | Feb 16, 2026, 04:23 PM ISTWhile hearing the matter, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi issued a notice to the Centre on the pleas challenging certain provisions of the DPDP Act and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 over their amendment of provisions.
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Groundwork underway for Data Protection Board; online infrastructure ready, says IT Secretary
Technology | Dec 28, 2025, 05:15 PM ISTThe Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act establishes the Data Protection Board of India, an independent body responsible for overseeing compliance, investigating breaches, and enforcing penalties.
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DPDP rules: Centre may compress transition timeline for large firms
Technology | Nov 17, 2025, 04:25 PM ISTThe existing adherence of large companies and major tech firms to stringent data protection standards in other markets has prompted discussions on accelerating the implementation of the new DPDP rules in India.
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No changes to Digital Personal Data Protection act, government to issue FAQs: Sources
Technology | Aug 09, 2025, 12:51 PM ISTActivists have raised concerns about provisions that undermine the RTI Act and threaten press freedom. Currently, the rules are being processed.
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Government to soon make parental consent mandatory for children to use social media
Technology | Jan 04, 2025, 05:28 PM ISTOn Friday, the central government released the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, for public consultation. The draft rules will be finalized after February 18.
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Government releases Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, no penalties specified
India | Jan 03, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTThe government has released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2023, outlining consent mechanisms and data retention policies, but without any mention of penalties for violations. Public feedback invited until February 18.
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Om Birla eyes second term as Lok Sabha Speaker: A look into his last tenure
India | Jun 25, 2024, 05:20 PM ISTIn 2019, Om Birla was elected as the Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha. The Kota MP succeeded Sumitra Mahajan as the Speaker of the Lower House.
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Will FB, Instagram and other social media giants delete data of inactive users? Deets inside
Technology | Dec 29, 2023, 01:46 PM ISTThe rules, if implemented, could reshape how social media, e-commerce, and other platforms handle user data and may introduce more transparency regarding data breaches.
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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill passed in Parliament, why has govt termed it as game-changer?
India | Aug 10, 2023, 07:06 AM ISTThe bill seeks to protect the privacy of Indian citizens while proposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect the digital data of individuals.
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Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 | Explained
Explainers | Aug 07, 2023, 05:21 PM ISTData Protection Bill: The bill seeks to protect the privacy of Indian citizens while proposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect the digital data of individuals.
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Data Protection Bill: Why is Editors Guild raising concerns? DETAILS
India | Aug 07, 2023, 11:16 AM ISTData protection bill: The Guild has also flagged concerns over the composition of the Data Protection Board and stressed the need for it to be independent of the government.
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Govt tables Data Protection Bill 2023, proposes upto Rs 250 crore penalty for violaters
India | Aug 04, 2023, 12:06 AM ISTThe bill proposes a penalty of upto Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect digital data of individuals.
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Survey reveals Indians' fears of data breaches by govt and telcos
Technology | Aug 03, 2023, 08:15 AM ISTAccording to the report, 81% of people held state and local government offices, including staff from RTO, municipalities, hospitals, public distribution systems, and property registration offices responsible for their data compromise.
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Cabinet gives nod to Data Protection Bill, ensuring privacy rights: Know everything
Explainers | Jul 07, 2023, 04:10 PM ISTThe need for a robust data protection law became apparent following incidents of data breaches and unauthorized use of personal information by entities before stricter regulations were imposed globally.
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How to protect your finances from cyber threats this festive season: Learn from the experts
Personal Finance | Oct 25, 2022, 12:29 PM ISTWhile individuals are definitely more prone to such threats, recent reports suggest that more than 75% of Indian companies too are prone to cyber threats during festive season.
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Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill from Lok Sabha
India | Aug 03, 2022, 07:13 PM ISTThe Bill, withdrawn by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aimed to provide protection of digital privacy to individuals relating to their personal data, specify the flow and usage of data, and create a relationship of trust between persons and entities processing the data.
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Data Protection Bill Latest Updates: Amid dissent by several oppn MPs, panel adopts report
India | Nov 23, 2021, 11:38 AM ISTRaising questions over the Data Protection Bill, TMC MPs described it as 'Orwellian' in nature.