DPDP enforcement deadline: May 2027Rules notified Nov 2025Penalty exposure up to ₹250 Cr
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Quick Answer

When a Data Principal exercises a right under DPDP Act 2023 (access, correction, erasure, or grievance), the Data Fiduciary must respond within the timeframe specified in the DPDP Rules 2025. Missing these deadlines is a direct DPDP violation enforceable at the DPB. Track your response obligations carefully.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DPDP Act deadline for responding to access requests?+
The DPDP Rules 2025 are expected to specify 30 days as the standard response period for data principal rights requests including access, correction, erasure, and grievance. Missing this deadline is a direct DPDP violation enforceable at the Data Protection Board.
Can a Data Fiduciary refuse an erasure request?+
Yes, where a legal retention requirement applies. For example, financial records required under income tax law cannot be erased on user request. However, the refusal must be communicated within the 30-day response window with the legal basis cited.
What happens if a Data Fiduciary misses the rights response deadline?+
The Data Principal may escalate the unresponsive request to the Data Protection Board as a complaint. The DPB may issue a direction for compliance and, in cases of persistent non-compliance, impose a penalty. Grievance Officers who systematically ignore requests face personal accountability under the Act.

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