News Body Seeks Legal Shield for Journalists
A news body has asked for a legal shield for journalists under a data law. It says the law can hamper reporting.
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Context: India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, passed in 2023, sets rules on how companies and government bodies handle personal information. Reporters often handle personal details, so how the law treats media work is a debate between privacy and press freedom.
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