New Delhi: The government has finalized the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and is set to release them soon for public consultation, announced Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday.
Speaking to the media, Vaishnaw confirmed that the draft rules will be made available within the next 20 days, with the entire framework expected to be rolled out within a month.
“The framework is ready, and the draft rules should be out within a month,” Vaishnaw stated.
The DPDP Act, which was passed by Parliament almost a year ago, is designed to prevent personal data breaches and includes specific protections for children and persons with disabilities. However, the implementation has been delayed due to the need for additional clauses and rules to support various provisions.
The finalized rules will provide crucial details on procedures for filing complaints, appealing decisions, and other essential workflows.
Significantly, the Act defines a child as anyone under 18 years of age and mandates parental consent before processing a minor’s data, as outlined in Section 9.
The government’s decision to invite public consultation on the rules, likely before the end of August, represents a crucial step towards the full implementation of the DPDP Act and the strengthening of data protection in Indi
