First report 1h ago•Last update 1h ago
News Publishers Challenge India's Digital Privacy Law
News publishers are challenging India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, in the Supreme Court, citing concerns about press freedom and pre-censorship.
Background
India's government has increasingly sought to regulate digital content and platforms. This trend has led to ongoing tensions with various stakeholders, including news organizations, who express concerns about potential impacts on freedom of expression and independent reporting.
Quorum · collective opinions
News Publishers Challenge India's Digital Privacy Law
First report 7h agoLast update 6h ago1 takes▼ 1
press freedom concernsnegativeShow 4 posts
started 7h ago•Last update 6h ago
News publishers argue that the DPDP Act could cripple newsrooms and lead to pre-censorship by allowing individuals to control journalistic investigations.
iWitness comments
No comments yet — be the first to weigh in.