Supreme Court Reviews Digital Data Protection Law's Impact on Journalism
· India · Hindustan Times, India Today
The Supreme Court has issued a notice on a petition filed by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) challenging key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, and its 2025 rules. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is examining the association's request to stay the operation of these regulations, which mandate that news organizations obtain prior consent before processing personal information. The DNPA argues that these requirements could lead to pre-censorship and hinder the ability of newsrooms to report on public officials and government activities. The court emphasized the necessity of balancing the privacy rights of citizens with the constitutional freedoms afforded to the media. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on November 17.
Why it matters
The outcome of this case will determine whether news organizations must navigate restrictive consent frameworks for investigative reporting, potentially reshaping how journalism is practiced in India.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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