SC seeks Centre’s response to media body’s plea challenging data protection act
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Centre regarding a petition by the Digital News Publishers Association challenging the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The petitioners argue that the law's strict consent requirements could hinder investigative journalism and infringe upon press freedom.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between individual data privacy rights and the operational requirements of the media industry in a digital age.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) challenging provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and its accompanying rules. The association had alleged that the act infringe press freedom and the right to information.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued the notice after hearing senior advocate Madhavi Divan, appearing for the DNPA.
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