The Sensible Arya

By The Sensible Arya The Government of India recently notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules under the DPDP Act, 2023 . On the surface, this may sound like a progressive move — a step towards privacy, digital empowerment, and data sovereignty. But dig deeper, and you’ll realize: This law isn’t made to protect you. It’s designed to protect the corrupt. It’s a shield for politicians, babus, billionaires — and a sword against journalists, whistleblowers, and citizens who dare to speak the truth.  What This Law Claims To Be The official narrative:  "The DPDP Act empowers citizens to control their personal data. It’s a digital shield against corporate and state overreach." Sounds noble, right? But what they don’t tell you is: ● There is no proper safeguard for journalists or public interest disclosures. ● The government has granted itself sweeping exemptions from the same privacy standards it imposes on others. ● The law can be used to criminalize truth-tell...