Centre Open to Modifying DPDP Act to Protect Press Freedom, Confirms IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Centre is also open to amending the DPDP Act, 2023, to ensure press freedom in light of the rising number of fears raised by news publishers regarding how this new legislation may affect investigative journalism. Union Minister for Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on October 28 that the government would consider any suggestions made by the publishers and media organizations if any provision raises doubts about the freedom of journalists. This development has emerged amidst an ongoing

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