Data Protection Bill 2021 ensures which fundamental right?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Right to Privacy.Key Points

The Data Protection Bill 2021 ensures the fundamental right to privacy for individuals in India.
This right includes the right to control how personal data is collected, processed, and shared by entities such as government agencies and private companies.
The bill also outlines penalties for violations of this right, including fines and imprisonment.
The right to privacy is recognized as a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution under Article 21.

Additional Information

Right to Freedom of Speech is also recognized as a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution.
Article 21-A states that all children between the ages of six and fourteen have the fundamental right to free and compulsory education.
A law known as the Right to Information Act of 2005 (RTI) was passed by the Indian Parliament "to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens."