Draft personal data protection rules likely in a month: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The long-anticipated rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, are expected to be released within the next month, according to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union minister for electronics & IT and information & broadcasting.

Speaking on Monday, the minister also addressed the controversial draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, stating that the government is planning a fresh approach towards it with a broader consultation process, ensuring a more inclusive and transparent dialogue on regulations in the content space.