New Delhi, July 31 -- Summary The central government's refusal to amend the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, has sparked concerns among journalists, whistleblowers and RTI activists

Press bodies demand legal amendments, not verbal assurances

RTI activists say the law enables blanket denial of personal information

Experts warn of selective application, surveillance and threat to democratic transparency

Whistleblower Protection Act still non-operational, DPDP seen as regressive step

The central government has refused to amend the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 to exempt journalists, whistleblowers and civil society members, according to civil society members.

Representatives from media and rights groups w...