Government notifies DPDP Rules, 2025; completes framework for digital personal data protection

November 14, 2025 4:16 PM

Government notifies DPDP Rules, 2025; completes framework for digital personal data protection

The Centre has notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, putting into full effect the DPDP Act, 2023 and establishing a comprehensive framework for safeguarding digital personal data. The Rules, along with the Act passed by Parliament in August 2023, are designed to provide a simple and citizen-centric approach to data protection. The DPDP framework outlines the responsibilities of entities processing personal data (Data Fiduciaries) and the rights of individuals (Data P...

Digital Personal Data Protection Rules Focus on Citizen Rights, Says PM Modi

January 7, 2025 7:15 PM

Digital Personal Data Protection Rules Focus on Citizen Rights, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, align with India's objective of citizen-focused governance by aiming to protect personal data while supporting economic growth and inclusivity. In a post on X, the Prime Minister referred to Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's explanation of the draft rules, which are designed to safeguard personal data and empower individuals. Union Minister Vaishnaw said that the propose...