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title: "prescribed: meaning under the DPDP Act"
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description: "\"prescribed\" as defined in section 2(v) of the DPDP Act, 2023: the official definition, its plain meaning, and where the term is used."
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# prescribed

## Official definition

**Act, s. 2(v):** (v) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;


## Interpretation in plain English (not legal advice)

> This is a plain-English interpretation of the official text, prepared by the DPDP Wiki editorial team. It is not the law and not legal advice, and it may be incomplete or wrong. Always rely on the official text of the Act, the Rules and the notifications, and take advice from a qualified professional for your situation.

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 2026-09-09 from the official text only; the official text prevails.*

## Used in

- [s. 5 Notice](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-5-notice/)
- [s. 6 Consent](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-6-consent/)
- [s. 7 Certain legitimate uses](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-7-certain-legitimate-uses/)
- [s. 8 General obligations of Data Fiduciary](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-8-general-obligations-of-data-fiduciary/)
- [s. 9 Processing of personal data of children](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-9-processing-of-personal-data-of-children/)
- [s. 10 Additional obligations of Significant Data Fiduciary](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-10-additional-obligations-of-significant-data-fiduciary/)
- [s. 11 Right to access information about personal data](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-11-right-to-access-information-about-personal-data/)
- [s. 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/)
- [s. 13 Right of grievance redressal](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-13-right-of-grievance-redressal/)
- [s. 14 Right to nominate](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-14-right-to-nominate/)
- [s. 17 Exemptions](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-17-exemptions/)
- [s. 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/)
- [s. 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/)
- [s. 23 Proceedings of Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-23-proceedings-of-board/)
- [s. 24 Officers and employees of Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-24-officers-and-employees-of-board/)
- [s. 28 Procedure to be followed by Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-28-procedure-to-be-followed-by-board/)
- [s. 29 Appeal to Appellate Tribunal](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-29-appeal-to-appellate-tribunal/)
- [s. 40 Power to make rules](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-40-power-to-make-rules/)