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New Delhi. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act was passed by Parliament 16 months ago in August 2023. Now after months, it has also got approval from the Home Ministry. The Act is now one step closer to becoming a reality. After this, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will issue draft rules for public consultation. The purpose of the DPDP Act is to protect personal data and privacy. It was introduced in Parliament on 11 December 2019 to ensure the security of personal data of people across the country.
According to this bill, if private or public companies use the data of any person without explicit consent, then it will be considered illegal. It is completely focused on strengthening the security of personal information. It also includes provisions for its use in national security and judicial processes.
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How much time will be given to adopt the new framework?
According to officials, companies will be given 18 to 24 months time to adopt the rules of this Act and prepare a new framework for it.
Some ministries had earlier said that they were facing challenges in creating a new mechanism to obtain user consent and that they needed time to transition to the new system. Private companies also needed time to adjust according to the new rules.
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What will be the benefit to you
After the Act comes into force, consumers will get more control over their data. Companies that are handling user data will have to explain where they are using the information and the user can also ask to remove it or set a limit.
Along with this, the user will have the right to know why the data is being collected and can set a time limit for it, after which his data will be deleted. If you understand in simple words, it will now be difficult for any company to use your data without asking you.
What will happen if the rules are broken
Companies that violate the new rules will have to pay a fine of Rs 250 crore. This penalty is per case. That means, if two such cases are filed against a company, it will have to pay a fine of Rs 500 crore.
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first published : January 2, 2025, 10:18 IST
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