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DPDP Act 2023 · Enforcement

Section 36: Call for information

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What Section 36 says, in plain English

The Central Government or Board can call for information from any Data Fiduciary, Processor, or intermediary.

What it means for you

Have a standard-operating-procedure for responding to such requests. Route to counsel first. Do not miss the deadline.

Other sections in Enforcement

Section 27: Powers and functions of the Board Section 28: Procedure of the Board Section 29: Appeal Section 30: Orders of the Board Section 31: Alternate dispute resolution Section 32: Voluntary undertaking

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