DPDP Act, 2023 / Obligations of Data Fiduciary / Section 7

Certain legitimate uses

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Editorial Explanation

What this means: In specific situations, companies or the government do not need to ask for your explicit consent to process your data. This is called "Legitimate Use".

Examples include:
- You voluntarily gave your data (e.g., providing your address to a pharmacy to receive a receipt).
- The government needs it to give you a subsidy, license, or benefit.
- Medical emergencies (where there is a threat to life or health).
- Employment purposes (your employer processing your data for payroll or corporate security).