Parliament Passes Landmark Digital Personal Data Protection Bill

Parliament has passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, establishing India’s first comprehensive data privacy law after years of deliberation and multiple rounds of public consultation.The legislation introduces strict consent requirements for data collection, creates a Data Protection Board for grievance redressal, and imposes significant penalties for non-compliance.What It Means for CitizensIndians will now have the right to know how their data is being used, correct inaccurate information, and withdraw consent from data processing activities.Tech companies operating in India have been given an 18-month window to achieve compliance with the new regulatory framework.