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The 3rd and main DPDP commencement date is computed as 13 May 2027, which is interpretation until officially confirmed.

Sources last verified on 23 September 2026. Methodology

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DPDP articles on security

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Security

DPDP Rule 6 security safeguards, explained control by control

Rule 6 names 7 security minimums and not 1 is in force yet: the Rule commences on a computed 13 May 2027, interpretation until officially confirmed. The 7: encryption or masking, access control, visibility through logs and monitoring, backups, logs and personal data retained 1 year unless another law requires otherwise, processor contract terms and organisational measures.