/Glossary · Defined term
techno-legal measures
Defined in rule 2(1)(b) of the Rules.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 use the term "techno-legal measures." However, the definitions section does not provide a standalone explanation of what these measures are. Instead, it simply points the reader to two other specific parts of the Rules. According to this definition, to understand what qualifies as a techno-legal measure, one must look directly at rule 20 and rule 22. The exact meaning, scope, and requirements of these measures are contained entirely within those two rules. This type of definition acts as a cross-reference. It ensures that whenever the term appears in the text, it carries the exact meaning and obligations detailed in rules 20 and 22, without repeating that information in the definitions section.
Key points
- The term "techno-legal measures" is defined entirely by cross-reference (Rule 2(1)(b)).
- To find the actual meaning and requirements of these measures, a reader must look at rule 20 and rule 22 (Rule 2(1)(b)).
Common misreadings
- A reader might expect a specific list of technologies or legal steps in the definitions section, but the text only directs the reader to rules 20 and 22.
Interpretation prepared from the official text only, 9 September 2026. The official text above prevails.
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