Data Protection Rules Likely To Be Released In One Month: Vaishnaw
The draft will be available for public feedback for a minimum of 60 days, higher than the typical 45-day consultation period
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules is set to be released for public consultation within the next 30 days. The draft will be available for public feedback for a minimum of 60 days, higher than the typical 45-day consultation period.
These rules are pivotal for the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which received Presidential assent in August 2023. The Act introduces a Data Protection Board and an appellate tribunal to manage personal data breaches and complaints through a digital-first approach.
Vaishnaw noted that the infrastructure for these bodies is under development by the National Information Centre and the Digital India Corporation and is currently undergoing testing.
A fund of Rs 2 crore has been allocated to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for the establishment and operational expenses of the Data Protection Board for the fiscal year 2025. Further funding is anticipated as the Act is enacted.
Vaishnaw also mentioned that the government has resolved issues related to obtaining consent for processing children’s data, which will be detailed in the draft rules.
The DPDP Act aims to enhance data protection and provide specialized safeguards for children and individuals with disabilities, though its full implementation has been delayed due to the need for additional regulatory clauses.
