Govt releases draft digital data protection rules without penal clause

The government has released the long-awaited draft of Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, which do not mention any penal action for violations. Image used for representational purpose only.......

Govt changed data protection bill into money bill, charges Congress MP

Hours after Congress leader Manish Tewari on Thursday said the government might get the Digital Data Protection Bill classified as a money bill, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refuted the......

Data Protection Bill panel gets 5th extension till Winter Session

The Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) examining the Personal Data Protection Bill was on Friday given an extension till the Winter Session to submit its report.   Photograph: Dado......

Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill; plans new 'set of legislations'

The government on Wednesday withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill from Lok Sabha and said it will come out with a 'set of fresh legislations' that will fit into the comprehensive legal......

E-commerce, tech firms call for clarity on Personal Data Protection Bill

The biggest fear many of the e-commerce firms have is the possible requirement to change business models overnight, which would drastically increase costs as well as disrupt businesses.......

India's personal data protection bill may threaten innovation, growth: USTR

The US on Thursday raised concerns over India’s Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill and draft non-personal data governance framework, claiming these could potentially threaten innovation and......

Data protection bill gets Cabinet nod; to be tabled during monsoon session of parliament

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, which will be tabled during the monsoon session of Parliament, according to a source. Illustration:......

Personal data protection law likely to see more delay

The final report was to be submitted in March but it got an extension till the second week of the monsoon session that began September 14. The Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 will be delayed......