Bill on personal data privacy gets cabinet nod
Bill On Wednesday, the federal cabinet approved in principle the Personal Data Protection Bill 2023, which aims to ensure the security of people’s personal data, as well as the data of various organizations and companies. The bill, proposed by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications, further prohibits sharing user information or data with any company, private individual or government organization without their permission.
The Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also passed the E-Security Bill 2023 on the proposal of the Ministry of Information Technology (IT), which aims to protect user data and prevent illegal use of information This Act has created a comprehensive framework to ensure the protection of user data and unauthorized use of all types of online services, online shopping, data provided to various Pakistani companies and social networking sites.
Once approved, the bill will effectively prevent heinous crimes such as cyberbullying, cyberbullying and extortion. The Federal Cabinet also approved the Investment Board Ordinance 2001. Foreign Investment Promotion in Pakistan Bill. The amendment empowers the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and defines its basic structure, work processes and cooperation mechanisms with various ministries and provincial governments.
After the adoption of the law, the SIFC ensures the speedy implementation of foreign investment projects in the country. Prime Minister Shehbaz said that the government will implement all government policies to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country.
Published in EDP BLOGS on Jul 27,2023.
