DPDP Act 2023 · Rights

Section 13: Right to grievance redressal

What Section 13 says, in plain English

Data principal must first approach the Data Fiduciary's grievance officer. If unresolved, escalate to the Data Protection Board.

What it means for you

The 30-day response window in Section 8(10) sets the escalation clock. The Board process for receiving complaints is being defined under DPDP Rules 2025.

Other sections in Rights

Section 11: Right to access information Section 12: Right to correction and erasure Section 14: Right to nominate Section 15: Duties of Data Principal

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