Personal Data Protection Act surely set for Sept: Secy to the Minister of Digital Economy

After much delay and two rounds of rescheduling, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) which was due to be launched last month, will now be finally ready in September, warranted, Wasantha Sri Dhanapala, Secretary to the Minister of Digital Economy under which PDPA falls.

- By PRANAVESH SIVAKUMAR

As South Asia’s first comprehensive data protection legislation, the PDPA is designed to safeguard citizens’ data rights while fostering growth in the digital economy. However, some public sector institutions have requested amendments to allow them more flexibility in making technology choices, similar to the private sector, to enable the adoption of AI systems.