Centre
Likely To Release Draft Data Protection Rules Within A Month: Minister
Extract:
The government, under the
leadership of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is set to unveil draft rules in
line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act within the upcoming month.
Minister
Vaishnaw emphasized that the language of these rules will be designed to be
easily comprehensible to the general public.
Notably, the
legislation includes provisions granting the government the authority to exempt
state agencies from certain aspects of the law, demonstrating a nuanced
approach to data protection and governance.
This move marks a significant step
towards ensuring data privacy and outlining clear guidelines for the handling
of personal information in the digital realm.
With the
increasing importance of data security in our interconnected world, the
upcoming release of these draft rules presents a critical opportunity for
stakeholders to provide feedback and shape the final framework of data
protection regulations in the country.
My Take:
New Legal
Structure ?......06/04/2022
"The
essence of the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act aligns closely
with the advocacy for a more contemporary legal framework in the digital space,
as highlighted in my previous blog post.
The imminent
release of these draft rules signifies a crucial step towards modernizing data
governance in India, reflecting the evolving landscape of technology and the
imperative for robust cybersecurity measures."
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Thank You,
Rajeev Chandrasekharji,……21/02/2022
"As
discussed in my earlier blog, the focus on data standards across various
sectors and the implications on privacy underscore the ongoing dialogue
surrounding data protection policies.
The upcoming
draft rules present an opportunity to address ambiguities and lay down concrete
provisions for the consent, anonymization, and secure handling of individual
data, echoing the concerns raised by experts in the field."
Call to Action:
To Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
and stakeholders involved in shaping the draft rules for data protection, I
urge active engagement with industry experts, privacy advocates, and the public
to ensure that the upcoming regulations strike a balance between innovation and
safeguarding personal data.
Embracing
transparency and inclusive dialogue will be key in fostering a robust and
comprehensive data governance framework that serves the interests of all
stakeholders.
With warm regards,
Hemen Parekh
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