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How does Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act weaken the RTI?

In Focus by The Hindu

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Challenges for Journalism under the DPDP Act

This chapter explores the impact of the data fiduciary concept from the DPDP Act on journalistic practices and the Right to Information (RTI) Act. It highlights the potential penalties journalists may face for accessing public information without consent, raising concerns about government control over data and its implications for media freedom. The discussion also emphasizes the restrictive environment created by this law, which threatens both transparency and the ability of journalists to conduct investigative work.

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