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As reported by the FPJ, citizens feel the four provisions of the proposed Bill have shaken the activists and civil society members.

The court said that non-publication of such rules would "kill and smother the very purpose" of the RTI Act – to promote transparency in democracy.

Neither RBI nor the Centre has found it proper to disclose the former’s failure note. Yet, it is unclear in what scenario any valid worry could outweigh the benefits of public disclosure

Campaigners are sending postcards to the Prime Minister asking him to ensure that the DPDPB doesn’t override the RTI Act.

The CIC warned that calls made to the personal staff of the state information commissioners in pursuance of appeals or complaints would be tantamount to harassing, badgering and pressurising the Commission.

The report notes how some Information Commissions return over 40% of cases without orders. Minuscule penalties are imposed on officers not providing replies.

With the expansion and usage of the internet through OTT platforms, regulations and laws became necessary to maintain the coherence of the digital social platform in Bangladesh. But digital laws like the ICT Act, the DSA, and the draft DPA are causing more harm than good, with their repressive and harassing nature.

The Delhi High Court said that it will hear in January the petitions challenging denial of RTI details about investments and costs that went into developing Covaxin.

Among the signatories are former Supreme Court judge Justice A.P. Shah, social activist Medha Patkar and veteran journalist P. Sainath.

In a letter to the IT minister, NCPRI said the established principles of pre-legislative consultation were not being complied with in relation to the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022.