| Category | Policies |
|---|---|
| Published Year | 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Tags | digital, protection act, DPDP, bill, rules, legal, data, gazette, |
| Access | Public |
| Sensitivity | Secular |
| Viewed | 980 |
| Posted By | PT Joseph SDB |
| Curated By | South Asia Chief Editor |
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The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill (DPDP) from 2023 is a legal framework that safeguards people’s data and includes rules on collecting, storing, processing and sharing personal information.
The bill applies to the government, companies incorporated in India and foreign companies that process the personal data of individuals in India.
Obtain consent before collecting and processing personal data
Collect only the data necessary for the specified purpose
Provide information about data processing activities
Inform, correct, anonymize, erase or provide a copy of the data when requested
Allow people the right to withdraw their consent
Implement data security measures to protect personal data
Inform the Data Protection Board and affected individuals after a data breach
Non-compliance penalties can range from ₹50 crore up to ₹250 crore (almost $30 million) for significant violations. You could get up to ₹250 crore for not taking security safeguards. Data Principals may be penalized up to ₹10,000 crore for infringement of their duties.
