Supreme Court to look into what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws
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Why in news
The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine whether data concerning public officials constitutes 'personal data' or 'public interest data' under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
Background
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant is hearing a petition filed by journalist Geeta Seshu and the Software Freedom Law Center. The petitioners argue that the DPDP Act restricts access to information regarding public officials.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillDigital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023
- BodySupreme Court of India
- FactThe petition argues that the DPDP Act restricts access to information concerning public officials.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the tension between the right to privacy and the right to information regarding public officials under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Right to Privacy vs. RTI: Balancing individual data protection with the public's right to know about officials
- Regulatory Ambiguity: Lack of clear distinction between 'personal data' and 'public interest data' for those in public trust
Keywords: Right to Privacy · Right to Information · Data Sovereignty · Public Trust · Regulatory Framework
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