Lok Sabha passes Personal Data Protection Bill 2023

NEW DELHI: The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, which proposes to safeguard the privacy of citizens, on Monday, passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha. The bill was passed after a brief discussion amid commotion as a few members sought amendments to the bill.

Data Protection Bill, which proposes a penalty of Rs 250 crore per instance, has been brought after extensive public consultation. The government brought up the bill after six years after the Supreme Court declared Right to Privacy as a fundamental right.