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Supreme Court to Define Personal Data Under DPDP Why in News ? The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine what constitutes “personal data” and “public data” under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 after concerns that the law may restrict the Right to Information (RTI) and limit journalistic access to public-interest information, …
Read MoreRaj Kumar Goyal Appointed Chief Information Commissioner Why in News? Raj Kumar Goyal has taken oath as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking an important development in India’s transparency and accountability framework under the Right to Information regime. This appointment comes at a time when issues of …
Read MoreThe RTI Act, 2005 empowers every citizen to access vital government information, strengthening transparency and accountability in governance. Understanding its provisions is essential for GS Paper 2 Polity topics in UPSC preparation.
Read MoreState Information Commission (SIC): Members and Appointment The Right to Information Act of 2005 (RTI Act) mandates the establishment of a State Information Commission (SIC) in each state. All states have constituted SICs through official notifications in their gazettes. The SIC is a high-powered independent body that adjudicate on complaints and appeals related to information …
Read MoreIntroduction Central Information Commission (CIC) is a statutory body. It Established under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) to ensure the implementation of the Act and to promote transparency and accountability in the working of the government. The CIC has jurisdiction over all Central Public Authorities (CPAs), which are defined under the RTI …
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