Ashwini Vaishnaw's stand on RTI Act not satisfactory, says Congress's Jairam Ramesh

Ashwini Vaishnaw's stand on RTI Act not satisfactory, says Congress's Jairam Ramesh

The DPDP Act and amended RTI provisions effectively shield personal data from disclosure, undermining transparency. This legislative shift removes critical safeguards for citizens' right to know, prioritizing privacy over public accountability. Such changes are vital to open data discourse, as they highlight the tension between data protection laws and the fundamental need for accessible, unrestricted public information in democratic societies.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Published on 2025-04-14