Centre open to DPDP law changes after press-freedom concerns
In short
The Centre says it may change the DPDP law after publishers raised concerns. Ashwini Vaishnaw said the law does not stop press freedom, and this came after a Supreme Court notice on a petition by news groups.
Publishers worry the law could hurt investigative reporting and confidential sources. It is still unknown what changes the government will actually make.
What the reporting says
The Centre is open to amending the Digital Personal Data Protection law after news publishers raised concerns, and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the law does not limit press freedom. The move follows a Supreme Court notice on a petition from the Digital News Publishers Association and others. The immediate outcome is unknown, including what exemptions or changes, if any, will be proposed.
Why it matters
The Centre is open to amending the Digital Personal Data Protection law after concerns from news publishers, following a Supreme Court notice on a petition by the Digital News Publishers Association and others. Ashwini Vaishnaw said the law does not restrict press freedom, while publishers argue the lack of a journalism exemption could affect investigative reporting and confidential sources. No amendment has been detailed.