The 3rd and main DPDP commencement date is computed as 13 May 2027, which is interpretation until officially confirmed. What is in force today
Sources last verified on 23 September 2026. Methodology
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Notice
The section 5(3) language option is not in force yet: it commences on a computed 13 May 2027, interpretation until officially confirmed. Section 5(3) gives the Data Principal the option of English or any Eighth Schedule language. A readiness duty, not 22 published versions, and no 250 crore penalty.
Notice
Section 5 names 3 things the notice must inform and Rule 3 sets its shape and 2 minimums, but neither is in force yet. What the text requires, and what it does not.
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