Digital Personal Data Protection Law Expected to Be Implemented Within 10 Months: IT Minister

Digital Personal Data Protection Law Expected to Be Implemented Within 10 Months: IT Minister

ByNews Polite

The government is expecting to implement the Digital Personal Data Protection law within 10 months, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.  The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 with a voice vote amid a walkout by opposition members over the Manipur issue….

New Data Privacy Bill Will Be Ready Soon, Nirmala Sitharaman Reportedly Confirms

New Data Privacy Bill Will Be Ready Soon, Nirmala Sitharaman Reportedly Confirms

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India will get a new data privacy bill “soon”, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed on Wednesday. The Information Technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is working on it, said the minister, adding that the new Bill would address every such concern most of the people had on the privacy Bill. Last month,…

Indian Railways Said to Consider Withdrawing Tender for Consultant to Monetise Customer Data

Indian Railways Said to Consider Withdrawing Tender for Consultant to Monetise Customer Data

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The Indian Railways has floated a tender to hire a consultant to monetise its passenger and freight customer data with the aim to generate revenue up to Rs 1,000 crore, but sources told PTI it may be withdrawn amid concerns over privacy issues. While many on social media, including advocacy…