DPDP reference
Section 43: Power to remove difficulties
Last checked 6 Nov 2026
The Central Government may by order remove a difficulty in giving effect to the Act, within three years of commencement (s.43(1) and (2)). Each order is laid before Parliament (s.43(3)). The Digital Personal Data Protection (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2026, S.O. 5458(E) of 5 October 2026, reworded s.9(1) and s.10(2)(c)(ii) under this power.
- Applies to
- The Central Government.
- Starts
- 13 Nov 2025, in force (G.S.R. 843(E), item (a)).
- Penalty
- None of its own. This section sets out how the law works and places no duty on a business.
- Source
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (22 of 2023), section 43; G.S.R. 843(E), commencement; S.O. 5458(E), Removal of Difficulties Order, 2026
Questions
What did the 2026 Removal of Difficulties Order change?
Two wording points: s.9(1) now reads "child or of a person with disability", and s.10(2)(c)(ii) now reads "data audit". It moved no dates.
Related
- Section 9: Processing of personal data of children
- Section 10: Additional obligations of Significant Data Fiduciary
- Section 40: Power to make rules
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