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What is a Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF)?

Section 10 of the Act

The Central Government may designate any Data Fiduciary as a Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF) based on factors such as: volume and sensitivity of personal data processed, risk to the rights of Data Principals, potential impact on the sovereignty and integrity of India, risk to electoral democracy, and public order. SDFs must comply with additional statutory mandates: appoint an India-based Data Protection Officer (DPO), engage an independent Data Auditor, conduct periodic Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), and institute periodic audits.

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