Vaishnaw underlines Govt approach to DPDP framework
Apple, Microsoft, PwC, Snapchat, Accenture, Zomato, Deloitte, KPMG, PhonePe and OpenAI, were among global organizations in a brainstorming session held by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, which is seeking feedback on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 https://www.investindia.gov.in/.
MeitY Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired the session attended by more than 200 participants, including key government officials from various ministries, industry leaders, legal experts, and policymakers, to deliberate on the rules designed to support the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 https://www.meity.gov.in/.
The consultation also attracted representatives from various sectors such as technology, consulting, MSMEs, banking, and finance https://digitalinasia.com/.
DPDP offers a unique opportunity to contribute to India’s data protection framework ahead of the public feedback deadline of 18 Feb 2025.
Trust-Based, Evolving Data Protection framework
Speaking at the event, Minister Vaishnaw underlined the government’s approach to the Digital Personal Data Protection framework and said, “The objective that we had set for ourselves is to keep it simple, be principle-based rather than prescriptive, and let the law and rules evolve rather than casting everything in stone, trust-based approach rather than a cynical one.”
He also highlighted the importance of understanding the full scope of the framework, stressing that to gain a clear understanding of the framework for safeguarding personal data, it is essential to consider the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Draft Rules, 2025, in conjunction.
Striking a balance between innovation and regulation
“Data protection is an issue that affects all of us, and it must be addressed inclusively and thoughtfully. More such sessions would be held soon,” MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan said at the meeting.
“We are here to listen and fine-tune any aspects that require further attention,” he added.
“This Act and rules framework aim to strike the right balance between innovation and regulation, fostering a strong innovation culture while protecting the rights of citizens.’
He also informed that the digital infrastructure required for implementing the framework is being finalized.
Comprehensive feedback to shape final DPDP Rules
The consultation session invited feedback, comments, and inputs from various sectors covering key topics, including consent management, data principal rights, compliance frameworks, and mechanisms for cross-border data transfers, along with topics related to notices, consent, reasonable security safeguards, children’s data, and breach reporting.
The feedback gathered during the session will be incorporated into the final rules, MeitY said.
“This consultation reaffirms the government’s commitment to fostering public-private collaboration for the effective implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and ensuring seamless adaptation of India’s digital economy to global standards of data protection,” stressed the Ministry in a release on 14 Jan.
“Such industry contributions are expected to play a vital role in refining the rules, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of India’s digital economy while safeguarding the rights of data principals.” Fiinews.com
