MeitY Pushes for Faster DPDP Act Implementation, Seeks Industry Input by Feb 4

• MeitY has given platforms until February 4 to provide feedback on accelerating the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act's implementation.
• A key proposal is to reduce the compliance timeline for data fiduciaries from 18 months to 12 months.
• MeitY also suggested immediate commencement of DPDP Rules 15 and 23, and operationalization of Rule 8(3) within three months.
• Rule 8(3) permits data retention beyond original purpose for legal reasons, subject to safeguards.
• Industry pushback is anticipated due to the significant operational and technical changes required for DPDP Act compliance.

Why It Matters: MeitY is fast-tracking DPDP Act implementation, proposing shorter compliance timelines and seeking industry feedback.