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Govt Set to Talk DPDP Draft with Stakeholders
  • The Economic Times
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  • Polity and Governance
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  • 2025-01-14
  • Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

The government will meet with stakeholders on Tuesday to discuss draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Key attendees include Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The draft requires parental consent for social media users under 18.

Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act Meeting

The government is organizing a meeting with various stakeholders to discuss the draft rules proposed under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

Stakeholders Involved

  • Industry associations
  • Technology policy groups
  • Lawyers
  • Other relevant stakeholders

Key Government Representatives

  • Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology
  • Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology
  • Other ministry officials

The meeting aims to gather feedback on the draft rules released earlier this month, with comments being accepted until February 18.

Key Provisions of the Draft Rules

  • Users below the age of 18 will need verifiable parental consent to access social media.

Context and Relevance

This meeting is part of a broader strategy to position India as a key player in global manufacturing and technology, often referred to as the "China Plus One" strategy. It also ties into discussions on fiscal policies and India's aspirations in advancing its cosmic research and development.

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