Archive · 2 Sep 2025
India's Data Protection Rules Expected by Year-End
India is creating new rules about how to protect people's personal data online.
These rules, part of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, are expected to be ready by the end of this year.
The government wants to make sure they get it right and understand how these rules will affect everyone, from big tech companies to banks.
The new rules will change how India handles data.
One big challenge is getting permission from parents when kids under 18 use online services.
The DSCI is giving advice to the government.
The goal is to protect people's information without slowing down the country's fast-moving digital world.
Regulations for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act are expected to be published by year-end.
The government is taking time to assess the impact on all sectors.
The Act will change how India deals with data.
Parental consent for children under 18 is a key challenge.
The DSCI has submitted suggestions to the government.
- Who
- Data Security Council of India (DSCI)
- What
- DPDP Act rules are likely to be published
- When
- By the end of the year
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure the Act's impact is assessed and concerns addressed before implementation
- Legislation
- Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act
- Expected Release
- By end of this year
- Applicable to
- Big tech platforms, banks, and insurers
- Key Challenge
- Parental consent for children under 18
- DSCI Role
- Submitted suggestions to the government