Data Privacy Bills: India and UK Clash Over Big Tech Influence

India's lower house of parliament has approved a revised data privacy bill that requires companies to obtain explicit user consent before processing their data, but includes exemptions for certain legitimate uses. The bill also grants discretionary authority to the government, including the power to waive compliance requirements for startups and establish a data protection board. Critics have expressed concerns about the bill's provisions and its failure to safeguard individuals' right to privacy. The bill must still be approved by the upper house and the Indian president to become law.