Concept
Specified purpose
The purpose named in the notice. Consent covers only the data necessary for it under section 6(1), and once the purpose is no longer served, section 8(7) requires erasure unless a law requires retention. Both duties commence on 13 May 2027, a date computed from the notification, so treat it as interpretation until officially confirmed. The definition in section 2 is in force.
“specified purpose” means the purpose mentioned in the notice given by the Data Fiduciary to the Data Principal in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder
Read section 2 of the Act, where this term is defined →Rule 3 of the DPDP Rules 2025 →Rule 8 of the DPDP Rules 2025 →
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Sources cited on this page
- [1]The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (Gazette print hosted by MeitY) (Act No. 22 of 2023), s. 2(za), p. 3. Published 11 August 2023. Official source ↗ · Official requirement · Verified 17 August 2026In force since 13 November 2025