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Government to hold wider, focussed consultation with industry bodies on DPDP rules: Ashwini Vaishnaw


Published on 2025-01-15 01:40:39 - MSN
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  • The government will conduct extensive consultations with industry bodies on the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, incorporating feedback from various sectors. The meeting emphasized the need to understand the full framework and considered the possibility of relaxing compliance requirements for digital firms.

The Indian government, led by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, plans to engage in extensive consultations with industry bodies to finalize the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. This initiative aims to ensure that the regulations are comprehensive and considerate of industry needs. The consultations will involve a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including startups, large corporations, and international companies, to discuss and refine the implementation details of the DPDP Act. The government's approach underscores a commitment to balancing data protection with ease of doing business, ensuring that the rules are practical and foster innovation while safeguarding personal data. The process will also consider global best practices and the unique challenges faced by different sectors within India.

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