On 13th November 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ( MeitY ) notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 , operationalizing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act, 2023) .

Background:

Framework Overview: Enacted on 11 August 2023, the DPDP Act sets up a comprehensive framework for digital personal data protection in India, outlining the obligations of Data Fiduciaries and the rights and duties of Data Principals.

Approach : The Act follows the SARAL( Simple, Accessible, Rational and Actionable) framework, using plain language and examples to make compliance and understanding easier.

Guiding Principles: The Act rests on seven foundational principles : Consent & Transparency, Purpose Limitation, Dat

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