PoliticsPhoto: The HinduAshwini Vaishnaw Says DPDP Act Does Not Infringe Press Freedom
Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on October 28, 2026, that the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act does not infringe on press freedom, which is guaranteed by the Constitution. He emphasized there is no intention to affect journalistic freedom and invited media professionals to engage in dialogue with the government. Concerns remain among news publishers about the law's impact on investigative reporting and lack of specific exemptions for journalism.
The Hindu··New Delhi


