How does the weakening of the RTI Act through data protection law impact the transparency of governance in India
Exploring the concerns raised by Congress leaders and activists regarding the impact of data protection law on the RTI Act.
- Reduced access to information: Concerns have been raised that the data protection law could be misused to deny access to critical information under the RTI Act, limiting transparency in governance.
- Erosion of accountability: Weakening the RTI Act through data protection measures may hinder citizens’ ability to hold government officials and organizations accountable for their actions.
- Government control: Congress leaders and activists fear that the data protection law could give the government more control over the flow of information, potentially leading to censorship and suppression of dissent.
- Curtailment of investigative journalism: Restrictions imposed under the data protection law could restrict the ability of journalists to uncover and report on issues of public interest, further reducing transparency in governance.
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