Trade groups share 'strong concern' over India's draft DPB

The Economic Times reports a coalition of international trade groups sent a letter to India's Minister of Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw regarding recommendations made by a Joint Parliamentary Committee to amend the draft Data Protection Bill. "Our companies rely on this data to reach consumers, drive business efficiencies, and continue to innovate," the groups wrote, noting the JPC's recommended changes would bring "powerful disincentives for India’s innovation ecosystem." The groups also asked for further consultations on the bill before it is tabled in Parliament.