Shift in Right to Information Act to Right to Deny Information

• The Right to Information Act (RTI) mandates all government information belongs to citizens, with exemptions for national sovereignty and personal information.

• Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act was designed to balance the right to information with individual privacy.

• The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act amends this section, making most information easily denied.

• The DPDP Bill’s expansive definition of “person” threatens transparency.

• The DPDP Bill contains a provision that overrides all other laws in cases of conflict, with penalties for violations as high as ₹250 crore.

• The amendments have serious implications for public accountability and the fight against corruption in India.

• The broadened scope of “personal information” allows for the withholding of essential documents, leading to over 90% of information being denied.

• The amendments have led to a lack of public and media outcry, possibly due to the amendment being “under the guise of data protection.”

• Collective action can reverse these changes and ensure the integrity of the RTI Act.

RTI Act Changes is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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