BUT... the new Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 📱 is set to gut the RTI Act! 😱 Section 44(3) allows withholding names of officials for their wrongdoings, citing "privacy." 🚫 #DataProtection #RTIAct

Navigating privacy and transparency in the digital age
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2/6 RTI came into force on 12 October 2005, empowering every citizen of India to request information from public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability.
Under Section 3, every citizen has the right to access info held by public authorities.
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We hosted the "Community Consultation on RTI Act 2007" on Mar 30 with Accountability Lab Nepal, bringing together youth & civil society to discuss modernizing Nepal's RTI Act.

Thanks to all participants for your valuable insights! #RTIAct #Transparency #NepalGovernance