India strengthens privacy law with new data collection rules
Summary
India has implemented new privacy rules under its 2023 Digital Personal Data Protection law, requiring companies like Meta, Google, and OpenAI to minimize personal data collection and provide users with more control and transparency.
Key Points
- India enforced new privacy rules on Friday under the 2023 Digital Personal Data Protection law.
- Companies like Meta, Google, and OpenAI must minimize personal data collection and collect only what is necessary for specific purposes.
- Users must be clearly informed about data collection, allowed to opt out, and notified of data breaches.
- India is also planning additional regulations for AI companies and social media firms to increase compliance.
