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DPDP Statutory & Operational Glossary

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Cross-Border Transfer

LEGALLY RELEVANT TERM

The transfer of personal data outside India, which is permitted unless restricted by specific Central Government notifications.

Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

LEGALLY RELEVANT TERM

A valid contract under which a Data Fiduciary engages a Data Processor to process personal data on its behalf.

Financial Penalty

LEGALLY RELEVANT TERM

Monetary fines imposed by the Board for significant non-compliance, which can reach up to 250 crore rupees.

Right to Access

LEGALLY RELEVANT TERM

The right of a Data Principal to obtain a summary of their personal data and processing activities from a Data Fiduciary.

Right to Correction

LEGALLY RELEVANT TERM

The right of a Data Principal to request correction of inaccurate or misleading personal data.

Right to Erasure

LEGALLY RELEVANT TERM

The right of a Data Principal to request deletion of their personal data when it is no longer necessary for the specified purpose.

Storage Limitation

LEGALLY RELEVANT TERM

The requirement to erase personal data once the specified purpose is fulfilled and retention is no longer necessary.

Verifiable Consent

LEGALLY RELEVANT TERM

Consent obtained in a manner that can be proven, particularly critical when processing personal data of children.