Section 14: Right to Nominate
Chapter: Rights and Duties of Data Principal
Overview
Right to nominate another individual for data protection rights. This section falls under the "Rights and Duties of Data Principal" 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 14
- Data Principals can nominate another person to exercise rights in case of death or incapacity
- Nominee can exercise all rights of the Data Principal
- Nomination must be made in the prescribed manner
Who This Applies To
All Data Fiduciaries must support nomination mechanisms
Compliance Action Steps
- Implement nomination registration in your privacy portal
- Build verification workflows for nominee identity
- Document nomination handling procedures
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