The Supreme Court of India declared that both the Right to Privacy (Nijata ka Adhikaar) and the Right to Information (Soochana ka Adhikaar) are fundamental rights of every citizen of India flowing from the Constitution of India. Thus, it is imperative that the legislative authorities make sure that the data protection regulations do not violate these fundamental rights. However, many concerns have been raised by individuals and organizations that the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, may weaken the Right to Information Act 2005. In this article, we will examine the changes that the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 will make to the Right to Information Act 2005 and how these changes may weaken the Right to Information Act 2005.

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Digital Privacy vs. Public Access: The DPDP Act 2023 and RTI Act, 2005

The study seeks to clarify the scope and direction of developments in privacy policies implemented by social media platforms operating in the Indian market. It includes a comprehensive review of regulatory frameworks, regulatory frameworks and industry standards on data protection and user privacy. Furthermore, this study aims to shed light on several aspects of user privacy in the context of Indian social media. The examining consent processes, data privacy practices, transparent data processing and remedial procedures in cases of privacy breaches. The study seeks to analyze the effectiveness of recent initiatives by social media companies to improve user privacy. This includes requiring features such as enhanced user controls, data anonymity mechanisms and strict adherence to data protection laws.

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Social Media and Digital Privacy Laws

Triple Talaq, also known as “Talaq-e-Biddat,” is a form of divorce in Islamic law that allows a Muslim man to divorce his wife by pronouncing the word “talaq” (meaning divorce) three times in quick succession. This practice has been a subject of controversy, debate, and legal scrutiny, particularly in India, where it was challenged as being arbitrary, discriminatory, and violative of fundamental rights. The landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India in Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017) led to the declaration of Triple Talaq as unconstitutional.

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