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DPDP Statutory & Operational Glossary

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Data Fiduciary

STATUTORY / OFFICIAL TERM

Any person who alone or in conjunction with other persons determines the purpose and means of processing of personal data.

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Data Principal

STATUTORY / OFFICIAL TERM

The individual to whom the personal data relates.

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Data Processor

STATUTORY / OFFICIAL TERM

Any person who processes personal data on behalf of a Data Fiduciary.

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Data Protection Officer (DPO)

STATUTORY / OFFICIAL TERM

An individual appointed by a Significant Data Fiduciary to represent them and ensure compliance under the Act.

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Duty of Data Principal

STATUTORY / OFFICIAL TERM

Statutory obligations imposed on individuals, such as the duty not to register false grievances or furnish false particulars.

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