June 28, 2024 7:40 PM

Telecom Act 2023 strengthens protections for citizen privacy

The New Telecom Act 2023, which partially came into effect on 26th June, strengthens protections for citizen privacy while safeguarding telecom networks. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) today said that the Act replaces the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act of 1933. It said the new Telecommunications Act lays down standards for the manufacturing, import and sale of telecom equipment. It also lays down rules that safeguard telecom networks. It designates ...