Centre's exemption powers in draft data protection bill stir up industry worries

The outcry from industry watchers, analysts and civil society comes amid the draft bill suggesting that the Centre will be empowered to exempt any government agency from the application of the Act and verify social media users. The bill, which was cleared by the Cabinet last week, is likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha in the next couple of days.

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