NEW DELHI — India’s Supreme Court has sought the government’s response to a petition challenging provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and its accompanying rules.
The petition was filed by the Digital News Publishers Association, which represents the digital operations of 21 media organisations. The association argues that the absence of a clear exemption for journalism could affect investigative reporting and the confidentiality of journalists’ sources.
It has also raised concerns about the impact of certain provisions on constitutional rights, access to information and the ability of news organisations to report on matters of public interest.
The case raises questions about balancing personal data protection with press freedom. The court has sought the Centre’s response and scheduled the next hearing for November 17. It has not yet delivered a final ruling on the law’s constitutional validity.
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