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Digital Personal Data Protection Act and AI systems

The DPDP Act is a foundational data-protection layer for AI products that collect, process, infer from, or expose personal data in India.

Status: EnactedDate: 11 August 2023Reference: MeitY

AI builders should treat DPDP as a core design constraint when products use personal data. Consent, notice, purpose limitation, retention, security, and grievance handling can shape the product architecture.

The Act is especially relevant for AI systems in finance, healthcare, education, hiring, customer support, and public services because these workflows often process sensitive user context even when the law uses specific definitions.

This page is orientation, not legal advice. Teams should verify the law, rules, and sector guidance before making compliance decisions.

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