Section 15: Duties of Data Principal
Chapter: Rights and Duties of Data Principal
Maximum Penalty: Up to ₹10,000
Overview
Must provide accurate information and not file false complaints. 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 15
- Data Principals have duties to comply with applicable laws when exercising rights
- Must not suppress material information or provide false or misleading information
- Must not register false or frivolous complaints with the Board
Who This Applies To
Individual Data Principals exercising their rights under the Act
Compliance Action Steps
- Include duty awareness in privacy notices
- Implement checks for frivolous or duplicate complaints
- Document instances of false or misleading data submissions
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