Telecom firms request 2-year extension for compliance with DPDP Act rules

Private telecom operators have requested an extension of two years to comply with the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act after the rules are notified, citing concerns over the compliance burden, according to a report by Moneycontrol.

Earlier this month, telecom companies held discussions with officials from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to address concerns regarding the DPDP rules. Key issues raised included the roles and responsibilities of consent managers, the compliance challenges, and the duplication of processes, according to sources familiar with the matter.