JEE Data Breach: Political Fallout and Cybersecurity Implications
The Cockroach Janata Party's criticism of the government over a data breach signals a demand for stricter cybersecurity measures and public accountability in India.
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The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 was a proposed legislation by the Parliament of India which was withdrawn. The bill covers mechanisms for protection of personal data and proposes the setting up of a Data Protection Authority of India for the same. Some key provisions the 2019 Bill provides for which the 2018 draft Bill did not, such as that the central government can exempt any government agency from the Bill and the Right to Be Forgotten, have been included.
The Cockroach Janata Party's criticism of the government over a data breach signals a demand for stricter cybersecurity measures and public accountability in India.
VTechX HubThe bill covers mechanisms for protection of personal data and proposes the setting up of a Data Protection Authority of India for the same.
SourceSome key provisions the 2019 Bill provides for which the 2018 draft Bill did not, such as that the central government can exempt any government agency from the Bill and the Right to Be Forgotten, have been included.
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