INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
There will be public consultation for 45-60 days after the release of DPDP rules, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union minister for electronics -
IT2 min read Last Updated : Aug 19 2024 | 11:07 PM IST
The long-anticipated rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act,
2023, are expected to be released within the next month, according to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union minister for electronics - IT and information
- broadcasting.
Speaking on Monday, the minister also addressed the controversial draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, stating
that the government is planning a fresh approach towards it with a broader consultation process, ensuring a more inclusive and transparent
dialogue on regulations in the content space.
Once the rules under the DPDP Act are published, the government will initiate a public
will facilitate users by streamlining interactions with platforms, including the filing of complaints and appeals, according to the
reviewed last week.
The underlying digital infrastructure, developed by the Digital India Corporation (DIC) and the National Informatics
Centre (NIC), has surpassed the beta testing stage, he noted.
The issue of age verification for children under 18 years has been resolved,
a senior government official revealed
personal data of users under the age of 18
