Digital Data Rules Expected by Mid-2025, Says Vaishnaw

The Union government is aiming to notify and begin implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 — currently in a draft state — by the middle of 2025. Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said in an interview with The Hindu on Wednesday.

Vaishnaw said that businesses will have up to two years to fully comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, which the new Rules aim to operationalise.

The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules have been drafted in order to implement the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), which provides citizens greater control over their personal data.

Data Fiduciaries are required to offer transparent information on data processing, while individuals can demand data erasure, appoint digital nominees, and access grievance redressal mechanisms. Parents and guardians are also granted responsibilities to safeguard children’s online presence.