by The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, cleared the Lok Sabha hurdle on Wednesday, with the government maintaining a firm stance on exemptions for certain government agencies and critical services.
The bill, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2021, seeks to regulate the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data in India. It also establishes a Data Protection Authority (DPA) to oversee the implementation of the law.
The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha with 306 votes in favor and 133 against. The government had to make some concessions to the opposition to get the bill passed, including agreeing to a review of the exemptions after two years.
The government had initially proposed that certain government agencies and critical services would be exempt from the provisions of the bill. However, the opposition argued that this would give the government too much power and could lead to misuse of personal data.
In the end, the government agreed to a compromise that would allow the DPA to review the exemptions after two years. The DPA will also have the power to revoke any exemptions that it finds to be unjustified.
The passage of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 is a significant step forward for data privacy in India. The bill will help to protect the personal data of Indian citizens and will give them more control over their data.
Here are some additional details :
- The bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2021.
- It was passed by the Lok Sabha with 306 votes in favor and 133 against.
- The government had to make some concessions to the opposition to get the bill passed.
- The bill will help to protect the personal data of Indian citizens.
Here are some quotes from government officials:
- “The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 is a landmark piece of legislation that will help to protect the personal data of Indian citizens,” said Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw. “The bill will also give citizens more control over their data.”
- “We have made some concessions to the opposition to get the bill passed, but we have ensured that the core principles of the bill remain intact,” said Vaishnaw. “The DPA will have the power to review the exemptions after two years and to revoke any exemptions that it finds to be unjustified.”
Overall, the passage of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 is a significant step forward for data privacy in India. The bill will help to protect the personal data of Indian citizens and will give them more control over their data.”
