The yet-to-be-released data protection rules suggest mandating permanent deletion of user data on various online platforms
These rules once released, are expected to extend to ecommerce companies, online marketplaces, gaming intermediaries and social media platforms, irrespective of the number of users they have in India
The government is expected to release administrative rules for Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules soon
The Centre may require online platforms to permanently delete personal data of users who have been inactive on their accounts for at least three years in a row.
The yet-to-be-released data protection rules suggest mandating permanent deletion of user data on various online platforms, as per media reports.