UPSC Mains 2024 · GS III · Q10 · 10 marks · 150 words

Describe the context and salient features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

हिन्दी में

डिजिटल व्यक्तिगत डेटा संरक्षण अधिनियम, 2023 के संदर्भ तथा प्रमुख विशेषताओं का वर्णन कीजिए।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Data security has assumed significant importance and there is a need for a ‘continuous and calibrated approach’ to deal with rising Cybercrimes. In this context, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the recently withdrawn Personal Data Protection Bill 2019. What can India learn from other countries in this regard?”

MadhaviAIR 446 · CSE 2024 · 151 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Data security is the new security facet emerging as 'Data' is considered as the next fuel where countries become competitive.

Rise in cybercrimes especially during COVID times demands continuous cyber protection because

Body · points

→ 'Data' needs to be protected within borders according to Srikrishna committee → protection of personal data is fundamental right according to Puttaswamy judgement → 'cybersecurity' issues can affect economic security as well as social security ex Increased trends, women abuse & Child abuse

personal Data protection bill 2019

→ to preserve the government and private generated data within the borders of the nation.

→ usage of 'non-personal data' which does not effect the privacy of an individual.

India can take best methods from other countries in this regard.

(1) European Union's Data protection agreement.

(2) Oslo's accord of Data sharing for mutual benefits.

Close · a summary

There is a need to strengthen cyber system to protect the security of the nation.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024, General Studies Paper III, Q10. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.