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India Introduces Draft Rules for Data Protection Act

1/5/2025

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has unveiled draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, inviting public feedback until February 18, 2025. These rules hold data fiduciaries accountable, prioritize consent management, and define the rights of individuals, while also imposing strict compliance measures and regulating cross-border data transfers to strengthen data protection in India.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has unveiled draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, inviting public feedback until February 18, 2025. These rules hold data fiduciaries accountable, prioritize consent management, and define the rights of individuals, while also imposing strict compliance measures and regulating cross-border data transfers to strengthen data protection in India.