Section 5: Notice
Chapter: Obligations of Data Fiduciary
Maximum Penalty: Up to ₹200 Crore
Overview
Requires clear notice to individuals before data collection. 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 5
- Notice must be in clear and plain language, available in English and 22 scheduled languages
- Must describe personal data being collected and purpose of processing
- Must inform about rights to grievance redressal and complaint to the Board
Who This Applies To
All Data Fiduciaries at the point of data collection
Compliance Action Steps
- Draft privacy notices in clear, accessible language
- Translate notices into applicable scheduled languages
- Include all mandatory disclosures per Section 5 requirements
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