RTI Act modification won’t reduce transparency: Minister

• Vaishnaw argues the amendment maintains transparency in public life and doesn’t restrict personal information disclosure.

• The amendment, which will be enforced by the DPDP Rules, is expected to significantly impact the RTI Act.

• Civil society groups, including digital rights advocates and protransparency outfits, have raised concerns over the amendment.

• Over 120 opposition MPs have signed a letter to Vaishnaw, seeking a repeal of the amendment.

• Vaishnaw cites the Supreme Court’s 2017 right to privacy judgment, stating a need for harmonious provisions between the right to information and the right to privacy.