India considers media exemptions to data law; Dutch officials flag children’s privacy risks

Politics · First reported 30 Oct, 16:05 · Updated 17:25

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India’s government says it could amend rules or the law itself to address concerns that data-protection requirements might affect journalism. Separately, a Dutch government paper warns that relying too heavily on parents under the EU Kids Act could create inequalities between children.

India’s government says it is open to changing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act’s rules or the law to address concerns about effects on journalism.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge by the Digital News Publishers Association to provisions of the Indian law and its rules.
A Dutch government paper warns that excessive reliance on parents under the EU Kids Act could create inequalities between children.

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Key facts

Indian law: Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act).
Indian court development: The Supreme Court agreed to hear the Digital News Publishers Association’s challenge.
Association represented: The Digital News Publishers Association represents 21 Indian news media organisations.
Possible Indian response: Officials said rules could be amended and that the law itself could be changed if necessary.
Dutch paper’s concern: Excessive reliance on parents could create inequalities between children.