Statutory Terminology Explorer

DPDP Statutory & Operational Glossary

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Certain Legitimate Uses

STATUTORY / OFFICIAL TERM

Specific scenarios under the Act where a Data Fiduciary may process personal data without explicit consent.

Section 7 Deep Dive →

Child

STATUTORY / OFFICIAL TERM

An individual who has not completed the age of eighteen years.

Section 2 F Deep Dive →

Consent Artefact

OPERATIONAL / EDITORIAL TERM

A verifiable digital record of the consent provided by a Data Principal.

Operational Standard

Consent Manager

STATUTORY / OFFICIAL TERM

A person registered with the Board, who acts as a single point of contact to enable a Data Principal to give, manage, review and withdraw her consent.

Section 2 G Deep Dive →

Cross-Border Transfer

LEGALLY RELEVANT TERM

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

Section 16 Deep Dive →