PoliticsPhoto: The News MinuteIndia’s Top News Publishers Challenge Digital Data Protection Law
The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), representing 21 major Indian news publishers including The Hindu, Times of India, and NDTV, has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. They argue the law threatens press freedom by hindering journalists' ability to investigate and protect confidential sources. The DNPA seeks removal of provisions lacking specific exemptions for journalism, with disputed rules set to take effect in May 2027.
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