India media groups challenge new data privacy rules in top court
Summary
India’s Supreme Court has sought the government’s response to a challenge by news publishers who say new data privacy rules threaten press freedom and investigative reporting. The petition argues the changes lack exemptions for journalism and could also weaken access to information under the RTI law.
Key Points
- India’s Supreme Court asked the government to respond to a challenge against new data privacy rules.
- News publishers say the rules threaten press freedom by failing to exempt journalistic activity.
- The challenge argues the rules could hinder investigative reporting and discourage whistleblowers.
- The court will hear the matter again on November 17.
