How does the Digital Personal Data Protection Act affect the Right to Information (RTI)?
Discuss the implications of Section 44(3) of the Act according to political opposition.
- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act may limit access to certain information under the Right to Information (RTI) by placing restrictions on the disclosure of personal data.
- Section 44(3) of the Act allows the government to deny access to personal data if it is deemed necessary to protect national security, public order, or prevent crime.
- This provision could potentially be used by the government to restrict access to information that could be damaging to their image or interests, particularly in cases involving political opposition.
- The Act might also empower the government to withhold information that reveals personal data of individuals associated with political opposition, hindering transparency and accountability.
- Overall, the Act's implications on the RTI in relation to political opposition raise concerns about potential censorship and suppression of information.
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