Exemption for research & statistics
Relief for research, archiving and statistical purposes, with standardsThe DPDP Act does not apply to personal data processed purely for research, archiving, or statistical purposes - provided processing follows standards in the Second Schedule.
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The DPDP Act does not apply to personal data processed purely for research, archiving, or statistical purposes - provided processing follows standards in the Second Schedule. This enables academic and statistical work without full Act compliance burdens.
Key points
- Act exempt for research, archiving, and statistical processing
- Must follow Second Schedule standards
- Processing must be necessary for the stated purpose
This rule gives effect to Section 17(2) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
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Reproduced from the Gazette notification (G.S.R. 846(E), 13 November 2025).
16. Exemption from Act for research, archiving or statistical purposes. - The provisions of the Act shall not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for research, archiving or statistical purposes if it is carried on in accordance with the standards specified in Second Schedule.