Statutory Terminology Explorer

DPDP Statutory & Operational Glossary

Explore precise legal definitions, statutory authorities, and practical compliance interpretations for every core concept governed by the DPDP Act, 2023.

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Data Controller

OPERATIONAL / EDITORIAL TERM

A GDPR term equivalent in concept to a Data Fiduciary in the DPDP Act.

Operational Standard

Data Flow Map

OPERATIONAL / EDITORIAL TERM

A visual or tabular representation of how personal data moves through an organizationΓÇÖs systems and to third parties.

Operational Standard

Data Inventory

OPERATIONAL / EDITORIAL TERM

A comprehensive record of the personal data an organization collects, processes, stores, and shares.

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Data Minimisation

OPERATIONAL / EDITORIAL TERM

The practice of collecting only the personal data that is strictly necessary for a specified purpose.

Operational Standard

Data Retention Schedule

OPERATIONAL / EDITORIAL TERM

An operational policy defining how long different categories of data are kept and when they are destroyed.

Operational Standard

Data Subject

OPERATIONAL / EDITORIAL TERM

A GDPR term often colloquially used to mean Data Principal, though not officially used in the DPDP Act.

Operational Standard