Privacy law doesn’t infringe upon press freedom: IT & I&B minister
IT & I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw asserted that India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act does not infringe upon press freedom, addressing concerns from news publishers. He highlighted the constitutional guarantee of press freedom and indicated the government's openness to amending the law and holding discussions with media professionals to safeguard journalistic work.
Why it matters
This issue is crucial for balancing individual privacy rights with the public's right to information and the ability of the press to conduct investigative journalism in India. The government's stance and willingness to engage could shape the future of media operations and data protection in the country.
NEW DELHI: IT & I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Wednesday said the Digital Personal Data Protection Act does not infringe upon press freedom, amid concerns from news publishers that the law could hinder investigative reporting. He said the Constitution’s guarantee of press freedom remains paramount and secure.TOI has learnt that govt would be open to amending the law to explicitly safeguard journalistic work and would also invite editors and other media professionals to have a detailed discussion on their concerns.“Journalistic freedom is guaranteed by the Constitution of India. That freedom is absolutely available. There is not even an intention to affect journalistic freedom,” Vaishnaw told mediapersons.
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