Retention
DPDP data retention and erasure: Rule 8 and the 2 minimum floors
The DPDP framework sets no retention period. It sets a purpose test, 1 deemed timer for 3 named classes, and 2 rules that make you keep data for a year.
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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Retention
The DPDP framework sets no retention period. It sets a purpose test, 1 deemed timer for 3 named classes, and 2 rules that make you keep data for a year.