India: New data protection law threatens freedom of information
April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
PARIS, France, April 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
* * *
India: New data protection law threatens freedom of information
*
The entry into force of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and Rules has effectively overturned more than 20 years of legislation designed to protect the right to information. Now, the disclosure of all personal information is prohibited, with no exceptions for access to . . .
* * *
India: New data protection law threatens freedom of information
*
The entry into force of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and Rules has effectively overturned more than 20 years of legislation designed to protect the right to information. Now, the disclosure of all personal information is prohibited, with no exceptions for access to . . .