Section 2, DPDP Act [S10-MZ3]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 13 November 2025 by Notification G.S.R. 843(E): phased commencement of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 [N11-6ZG].
2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
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(h) "data" means a representation of information, facts, concepts, opinions or instructions in a manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing by human beings or by automated means;
(i) "Data Fiduciary" means any person who alone or in conjunction with other persons determines the purpose and means of processing of personal data;
(j) "Data Principal" means the individual to whom the personal data relates and where such individual is—
(i) a child, includes the parents or lawful guardian of such a child;
(ii) a person with disability, includes her lawful guardian, acting on her behalf;
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(t) "personal data" means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data;
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Defined terms in this text (6)
child: Section 2(f), DPDP Act: "child" means an individual who has not completed the age of eighteen years;
child: 18 more definitions.
data: Section 2, DPDP Act [S10MZ3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "data" means a representation of information, facts, concepts, opinions or instructions in a manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing by human beings or by automated means
data: 5 more definitions.
Data Fiduciary: Section 2, DPDP Act [S10MZ3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "Data Fiduciary" means any person who alone or in conjunction with other persons determines the purpose and means of processing of personal data
Data Fiduciary: 3 more definitions.
Data Principal: Section 2, DPDP Act [S10MZ3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "Data Principal" means the individual to whom the personal data relates and, where such individual is a child, includes the parents or lawful guardian, and where a person with disability, includes her lawful guardian acting on her behalf [...]
person: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "person" shall include any company or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not
person: 1 more definition.
personal data: Section 2, DPDP Act [S10MZ3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "personal data" means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data
personal data: 3 more definitions.
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