New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- The central government on November 14 has notified its Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 (DPDP Rules 2025), aimed at providing Indian citizens with control over their personal data and privacy in online spaces.

"Now, therefore, in exercise of powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 40 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (22 of 2023), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, ... These rules may be called the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025," the notification said.

The long-awaited framework is set to be implemented over 12-18 months, with some coming into effect immediately, while other provisions being introduced in a phase-like manner.

Provision...