What are my rights under the DPDP Act?

Plain-English Statutory Answer

As a Data Principal you have the right to:

  1. Access information about your personal data being processed (Section 11).
  2. Correct, complete, update and erase your personal data (Section 12).
  3. Grievance redressal: to have your complaint answered by the organisation (Section 13).
  4. Nominate another person to exercise your rights in case of your death or incapacity (Section 14).
  5. Withdraw consent at any time.

You also have duties (Section 15), such as not filing false or frivolous complaints.

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