GK Question

technology medium true_false

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 applies to processing of digital personal data within India and also to processing outside India if it relates to offering goods/services to individuals in India.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

DPDP Act 2023 has extraterritorial application: it governs processing of digital personal data (1) within India, and (2) outside India if it involves profiling or offering goods/services to individuals in India. Aligns with global frameworks like GDPR. Establishes Data Protection Board and mandates consent, purpose limitation, and data principal rights.

Topic Digital Governance
Exam Relevance UPSC, Banking, SSC