--- title: "The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023" url: https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/ description: "Full official text of the DPDP Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023): all 44 sections in 9 chapters plus the Schedule, each with in-force status, related rules and…" kind: act updated: 2026-09-09 official_source: https://www.meity.gov.in/static/uploads/2024/06/2bf1f0e9f04e6fb4f8fef35e82c42aa5.pdf publisher: MYND Integrated Solutions license: Official Government of India texts are reproduced verbatim (public domain / open government data). Interpretation is CC BY 4.0, MYND Integrated Solutions. disclaimer: Not legal advice. Official text prevails over any interpretation. html_version: https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/ --- # The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 No. 22 of 2023. An Act to provide for the processing of digital personal data in a manner that recognises both the right of individuals to protect their personal data and the need to process such personal data for lawful purposes and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. ## Chapter I: Preliminary - [Section 1: Short title and commencement](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-1-short-title-and-commencement/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 2: Definitions](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-2-definitions/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 3: Application of Act](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-3-application-of-act/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 ## Chapter II: Obligations of Data Fiduciary - [Section 4: Grounds for processing personal data](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-4-grounds-for-processing-personal-data/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 5: Notice](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-5-notice/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 6: Consent](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-6-consent/) — Comes into force on 13 November 2026 - [Section 7: Certain legitimate uses](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-7-certain-legitimate-uses/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 8: General obligations of Data Fiduciary](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-8-general-obligations-of-data-fiduciary/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 9: Processing of personal data of children](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-9-processing-of-personal-data-of-children/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 10: Additional obligations of Significant Data Fiduciary](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-10-additional-obligations-of-significant-data-fiduciary/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 ## Chapter III: Rights and Duties of Data Principal - [Section 11: Right to access information about personal data](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-11-right-to-access-information-about-personal-data/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 12: Right to correction and erasure of personal data](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-12-right-to-correction-and-erasure-of-personal-data/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 13: Right of grievance redressal](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-13-right-of-grievance-redressal/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 14: Right to nominate](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-14-right-to-nominate/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 15: Duties of Data Principal](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-15-duties-of-data-principal/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 ## Chapter IV: Special Provisions - [Section 16: Processing of personal data outside India](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-16-processing-of-personal-data-outside-india/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 17: Exemptions](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-17-exemptions/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 ## Chapter V: Data Protection Board of India - [Section 18: Establishment of Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-18-establishment-of-board/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 19: Composition and qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-19-composition-and-qualifications-for-appointment-of-chairperson-and-members/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 20: Salary, allowances payable to and term of office](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-20-salary-allowances-payable-to-and-term-of-office/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 21: Disqualifications for appointment and continuation as Chairperson and Members of Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-21-disqualifications-for-appointment-and-continuation-as-chairperson-and-members-of-board/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 22: Resignation by Members and filling of vacancy](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-22-resignation-by-members-and-filling-of-vacancy/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 23: Proceedings of Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-23-proceedings-of-board/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 24: Officers and employees of Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-24-officers-and-employees-of-board/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 25: Members and officers to be public servants](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-25-members-and-officers-to-be-public-servants/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 26: Powers of Chairperson](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-26-powers-of-chairperson/) — In force since 13 November 2025 ## Chapter VI: Powers, Functions and Procedure to be Followed by Board - [Section 27: Powers and functions of Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-27-powers-and-functions-of-board/) — Comes into force on 13 November 2026 - [Section 28: Procedure to be followed by Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-28-procedure-to-be-followed-by-board/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 ## Chapter VII: Appeal and Alternate Dispute Resolution - [Section 29: Appeal to Appellate Tribunal](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-29-appeal-to-appellate-tribunal/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 30: Orders passed by Appellate Tribunal to be executable as decree](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-30-orders-passed-by-appellate-tribunal-to-be-executable-as-decree/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 31: Alternate dispute resolution](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-31-alternate-dispute-resolution/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 32: Voluntary undertaking](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-32-voluntary-undertaking/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 ## Chapter VIII: Penalties and Adjudication - [Section 33: Penalties](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-33-penalties/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 34: Crediting sums realised by way of penalties to Consolidated Fund of India](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-34-crediting-sums-realised-by-way-of-penalties-to-consolidated-fund-of-india/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 ## Chapter IX: Miscellaneous - [Section 35: Protection of action taken in good faith](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-35-protection-of-action-taken-in-good-faith/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 36: Power to call for information](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-36-power-to-call-for-information/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 37: Power of Central Government to issue directions](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-37-power-of-central-government-to-issue-directions/) — Comes into force on 13 May 2027 - [Section 38: Consistency with other laws](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-38-consistency-with-other-laws/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 39: Bar of jurisdiction](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-39-bar-of-jurisdiction/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 40: Power to make rules](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-40-power-to-make-rules/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 41: Laying of rules and certain notifications](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-41-laying-of-rules-and-certain-notifications/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 42: Power to amend Schedule](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-42-power-to-amend-schedule/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 43: Power to remove difficulties](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-43-power-to-remove-difficulties/) — In force since 13 November 2025 - [Section 44: Amendments to certain Acts](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-44-amendments-to-certain-acts/) — In force since 13 November 2025 ## [The Schedule: penalties](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/schedule/)