Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The government has taken a tougher stance on safeguarding citizens' personal information through the newly approved Personal Data Protection Ordinance 2025.

The ordinance aims to establish a strict accountability framework for both public and private institutions handling personal data.

Announcing the move at a press briefing on Sunday, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser on posts, telecommunications and information technology, said the ordinance would ensure confidentiality, security, and the lawful use of citizens' personal data, while introducing judicial oversight to prevent the misuse of authority.

"Our goal is to secure citizens' data and guarantee accountability across all stakeholders - f...