
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is criticized for potentially diluting the Right to Information (RTI) Act. While RTI traditionally favors disclosure with limited exemptions for privacy, the DPDP Act amends Section 8(1)(j) of RTI. Critics argue this amendment, by exempting 'personal information,' narrows the scope of information accessible to citizens, potentially hindering transparency and participatory democracy.
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