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The article discusses the need for opt-in consent as reflected in Section 6(1) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

While these efforts by state-run institutions may enhance the integrity of exams, concerns remain on privacy and harvesting of data on students.

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which came into force in August, has few provisions that to secure the sensitive health data of citizens.

In a letter addressed to ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the industry association has said that implementation of the provisions of the DPDP Act would require structural changes in organisations and businesses.

Chandrasekhar comments assume significance as the industry was looking for clarity on whether they will have to comply with certain areas of regulations that are already being prescribed by their sectoral regulators, from the ambit of DPDP Act as well.

As the government works with industry stakeholders to formulate detailed rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP)

Many companies are also favouring a token-based mechanism - which is akin to tokenisation of credit cards - for obtaining verifiable parental consent.

An extended transition period would provide certain data fiduciaries with the necessary time to align their operations with the requirements outlined in the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

Data Protection Board: Under the DPDP Act, a DPB consisting of a chairperson and members appointed by the central government, will be set up. On receipt of an intimation of personal data breach, the DPB can direct any urgent remedial or mitigation measures, and inquire into such breach, and impose penalty as provided in this Act.

Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the government expects transition for most of the provisions of the Act, except provisions on age-gating and so on, within 12 months.