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Govt notifies DPDP Act & Rules thereof; simplified framework for startups & data fiduciaries

Published: Dec 04, 2025

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, DEC 04, 2025: THE Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 have been notified on 13 November 2025, They provide a timelines for implementation of relevant provisions. In terms of the provision of the Rules, Digital Data Protection Board has been notified.

The Act and the Rules provide for a simplified compliance framework for start-ups and certain data fiduciaries.

The Act and Rules provide for Government to notify jurisdictions where transfer of personal data may be restricted.

The Government is also ensuring widespread awareness and adoption of the DPDP Act by educating citizens on their rights and responsibilities. Capacity-building initiatives, including workshops, conferences, expert sessions, and digital outreach campaigns are also being undertaken.

This information was submitted by Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada in Lok Sabha on 03.12.2025.

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