/Glossary · Defined term
Act
Defined in rule 2(1)(a) of the Rules.
Rules, rule 2(1)(a)
(a) “Act” means the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (22 of 2023);
This provision clarifies that whenever the word Act is used throughout the rules, it refers specifically to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The number 22 of 2023 is the official legislative number assigned to the law when it was passed. By defining this term upfront, the rules avoid having to repeat the full name of the law every time it is mentioned. This ensures that all readers understand exactly which piece of legislation provides the foundation for these rules.
Key points
- The term Act refers to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (Rule 2(1)(a)).
- The definition includes the official legislative number, which is 22 of 2023 (Rule 2(1)(a)).
Interpretation prepared from the official text only, 9 September 2026. The official text above prevails.
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