Section 10: Additional Obligations of Significant Data Fiduciary

Chapter: Obligations of Data Fiduciary

Maximum Penalty: Up to ₹150 Crore

Overview

SDFs must appoint a DPO in India, engage auditor, conduct DPIAs. This section falls under the "Obligations of Data Fiduciary" chapter of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, which was enacted to establish a comprehensive framework for data protection in India.

Key Points of Section 10

Who This Applies To

Organizations designated as Significant Data Fiduciaries by the Central Government

Compliance Action Steps

  1. Appoint a qualified Data Protection Officer in India
  2. Schedule and conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments
  3. Engage independent auditors for compliance verification

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