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DPDP does not weaken RTI Act: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Economic Times · 2m

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act aligns with transparency principles of the Right to Information (RTI) Act and doesn’t weaken it. The DPDP Act introduces a blanket exemption for personal information but ensures transparency by allowing disclosure under legal obligations. Vaishnaw reassured that it strengthens privacy rights without obstructing information disclosure necessary for public programs. Concerns about reduced transparency and accountability have been raised by civil society groups.