Digital India Bill out for discussion soon, says official

The draft of the Digital India (DIA) Bill is ready, and will be released for consultation soon, a top official told ET. The Bill, which will replace the 23-year-old IT Act, is likely to be tabled in the Parliament during the later part of the winter session, the official said.

“The draft of the Digital India Bill is almost ready; it will be released soon,” said the official. Once the industry and stakeholder consultations are completed, the final draft of the Bill will be tabled in the Parliament.