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DPDP Act 2023 · Miscellaneous

Section 38: Consistency with other laws

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What Section 38 says, in plain English

DPDP is in addition to, not in derogation of, other laws. Where a specific sectoral law is stricter, that governs.

What it means for you

RBI, IRDAI, SEBI directions on data may be stricter than DPDP on some points. Comply with the stricter rule.

Other sections in Miscellaneous

Section 39: Protection of action taken in good faith Section 40: Power to make Rules Section 41: Power to make Regulations Section 42: Laying of Rules and Regulations Section 43: Power to remove difficulties Section 44: Repeal, amendment and savings

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