Standing Order No. 3767/2013 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Kerala dated 8th October, 2013 on the handling of sensitive personal data [C1G-MN8]

Standing Order No. 3767/2013

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA

Information Technology Department, Government of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, dated the 8th October, 2013

STANDING ORDER

To

All Data Protection Officers,

Subject: The handling of sensitive personal data by bodies corporate under the Kerala Police Act, 2011, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Police Act, 2011 (Kerala Act 8 of 2011), the Information Technology Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the handling of sensitive personal data by bodies corporate.

2. The matter has been examined. Every body corporate carrying on the handling of sensitive personal data shall make an application in Form B to the Board within three days, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees.

3. The Data Protection Officer shall ensure that grievance is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board within three days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Information Technology Department, Government of Kerala.

(Secretary to Government)