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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Artificial intelligence, machine learning and profiling appear 0 times in the DPDP Act and Rules. Section 3 commences on a computed 13 May 2027, interpretation until confirmed.
Applicability
Section 3(b), not in force yet, reaches processing outside India in connection with any activity related to offering goods or services to people in India. The Act creates no local presence duty beyond the India based Data Protection Officer of a notified Significant Data Fiduciary, and section 37 blocking, in the same 18 month group, is the route against a company with no Indian assets.
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