Government sources clarify journalists, news organisations not data fiduciaries under DPDP Act

Published 07 Nov 2026, 17:54 IST

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left · 2 outlets

New Delhi: Journalists and news organisations do not qualify as “data fiduciaries” under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and therefore fall outside its regulatory obligations, government sources said on Saturday, in a move aimed at addressing concerns that the law could curb press…

— Deccan Herald
center · 1 outlet

New Delhi: Journalists and news organisations “do not fall” under the definition of ‘data fiduciaries’ under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and are therefore not covered by its provisions, government sources said Saturday, seeking to allay concerns that the legislation could…

— Orissa Post
right · 1 outlet

The data fiduciary is clearly defined and applies to banks, insurers, telecom operators, and e-commerce platforms that collect and process personal data

— The Hindu BusinessLine

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New Delhi: Journalists and news organisations do not qualify as “data fiduciaries” under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and therefore fall outside its regulatory obligations, government sources said on Saturday, in a move aimed at addressing concerns that the law could curb press…

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Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 07 Nov 2026, 17:25 IST

Newsrooms, journalists ‘not covered’ under DPDP Act, say government sources

New Delhi: Journalists and news organisations “do not fall” under the definition of ‘data fiduciaries’ under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and are therefore not covered by its provisions, government sources said Saturday, seeking to allay concerns that the legislation could…

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 07 Nov 2026, 17:52 IST

Newsrooms, journalists not covered under DPDP Act, say government sources

The data fiduciary is clearly defined and applies to banks, insurers, telecom operators, and e-commerce platforms that collect and process personal data

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. Current article 07 Nov 2026, 17:54 IST

Government sources clarify journalists, news organisations not data fiduciaries under DPDP Act

New Delhi: Journalists and news organisations do not qualify as “data fiduciaries” under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and therefore fall outside its regulatory obligations, government sources said on Saturday, in a move aimed at addressing concerns that the law could curb press…

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 07 Nov 2026, 21:21 IST

Newsrooms and journalists exempt from DPDP Act, say govt sources

Government sources clarify that journalists and newsrooms are not data fiduciaries under the DPDP Act, allaying fears over investigative reporting.

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