New Delhi, January 8, 2025: The Indian government has introduced draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill to better safeguard personal data and promote accountability in the handling of user information by digital companies. These rules provide clear guidelines for the collection, processing, and storage of personal data, with a strong emphasis on obtaining user consent and maintaining data security.
Key provisions include requiring companies to obtain explicit consent from users before collecting their data, ensuring transparency about its usage. The rules also provide a framework for individuals to access, correct, or delete their data. Additionally, stringent penalties are proposed for companies that fail to comply, underlining the importance of personal data protection in India’s expanding digital ecosystem.
