Data protection Bill tabled, penalties of up to Rs 250 crore for leaks
The government on Thursday introduced in Lok Sabha a bill outlining the lawful collection, processing and safeguarding of private data, and prescribing penalties of up to Rs 250 crore in case of breaches.
Digital platforms will need to take unconditional, free, specific, and informed consent from users presented in clear and plain language for processing their data, according to the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023.
Users will be able to withdraw consent at any point, post which the platforms must stop processing their data and erase it. Data processing in certain cases like medical emergencies, disasters, court orders and by government agencies for various purposes may not need user consent.
Every platform will need to provide a notice expl...