Data Protection Rules: Industry flags concerns on data localisation, parental consent

The window for public comments on draft DPDP Rules has closed, ending a two-month consultation period during which the government sought feedback from stakeholders. The Centre will review the comments and likely release the finalised rules soon.

The window for public feedback was to end on February 18 and was extended to March 5. There will be no more extensions.

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act was ratified by Parliament and received Presidential assent in August 2023. The industry has since sought rules to provide clarity on the…