Digital data handling by I-T dept to be as per Data Protection Act

AS Income Tax Act 2025 aims to widen the definition of computer system to ensure better access to digital data for tax evaders, the government will follow protocols as per the Digital Data Protection Act to maintain privacy, confirmed RN Parbat, member (Legislation) of Central Board Direct Taxes (CBDT).

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"Select committee did a detailed discussion on issues around digital data handling and DPDP Act. We will work in tandem with the Act. Even as a part of standard operating procedure issued, it will be clarified to officials on how to handle digital data," said Parbat.