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DPDP Act 2023 · Enforcement

Section 37: Power to issue directions

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What Section 37 says, in plain English

The Central Government can direct blocking of information in the interest of public.

What it means for you

Rare, but relevant for intermediaries. Section 37 blocking orders are treated separately from IT Act 69A directions.

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