/Glossary · Defined term
prescribed
Defined in section 2(v) of the Act.
Act, section 2(v)
(v) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 uses the specific word "prescribed" to point to details that are not written directly in the main text of the Act itself. When a provision in the Act states that a certain procedure, time limit, or requirement will be "prescribed," it means those specific details will be established through separate rules. These rules must be officially made under the authority of this Act. This definition is drawn this way to clearly link the word "prescribed" to the official rules created to implement the Act. It ensures that readers understand that any mention of something being "prescribed" is a direct reference to those specific rules. It prevents confusion by confirming that the details will not be found in other unrelated laws, industry standards, or general guidelines, but only in the rules officially made under this specific Act.
Key points
- The term "prescribed" specifically means prescribed by rules made under the Act. [(v)]
- Whenever the Act mentions that a detail or procedure is "prescribed," the exact requirements will be found in separate rules rather than the main text of the Act. [(v)]
Common misreadings
- Assuming that "prescribed" refers to general industry standards or best practices, when it strictly means official rules made under this Act.
Interpretation prepared from the official text only, 9 September 2026. The official text above prevails.
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