UIDAI asks for exemption from Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019

The recent controversy over surveillance software ‘Pegasus’ has yet again highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive personal data protection law. Elaborate. (250 Words)

Approach:

• Introduce by describing the issue of Pegasus controversy very briefly and highlight how it threatens the privacy of citizens
• Elaborate on the need for PDP law in India, highlighting its urgency
• Analyze the draft bill and its major provisions
• Conclusion