Source: Reuters (via feed)
Transparency activists and journalists in India are set to challenge the government over its new privacy law. They intend to take the issue to India’s top court. The activists argue that the legislation will have a “chilling” effect on journalism. They also contend it will enable officials to withhold information of public interest. The law was enacted under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration.
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The challenge pertains to concerns about how the privacy law could affect journalism and information disclosure. This case involves legal scrutiny of government privacy regulations.
The challenge pertains to concerns about how the privacy law could affect journalism and information disclosure. This case involves legal scrutiny of government privacy regulations.
