India’s IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tells media that the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act does not infringe press freedom. The dispute comes after a petition filed in the Supreme Court questions whether the 2023 law threatens journalistic activity.
Across the outlets, the reporting centres on how journalists and news publishers view the law’s impact on everyday reporting. Concerns described include possible constraints on investigations, restrictions on using personal information, and risks to confidentiality for sources.
Vaishnaw’s responses, as presented by the coverage, emphasise that the law is not intended to limit press freedom and that the government is open to engaging with media representatives. The Hindu highlights an invitation for editors and media professionals to discuss concerns directly with the government, while Business Line reports that the Centre is open to changes.
Meanwhile, Scroll.in focuses on the Supreme Court petition’s framing, summarising that it argues the law threatens the “full spectrum” of journalistic activities.
