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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.