DPDP reference
Rule 11: Verifiable consent for person with disability who has lawful guardian
Last checked 6 Nov 2026
When obtaining consent from an individual identifying herself as a lawful guardian, the Data Fiduciary checks with due diligence that the guardian was appointed by a court of law, a designated authority or a local level committee under the law applicable to guardianship (Rule 11(1)). Rule 11(2) names the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and the National Trust Act, 1999 as those laws.
- Applies to
- Every Data Fiduciary processing personal data of a person with disability who has a lawful guardian.
- Starts
- 13 May 2027 (Rule 1(4)).
- Penalty
- Up to ₹200 crore (s.33, Schedule item 3).
- Source
- G.S.R. 846(E), Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, rule 11; G.S.R. 892(E), corrigenda
Questions
What must be checked about a guardian?
That she was appointed by a court, a designated authority or a local level committee under the applicable guardianship law (Rule 11(1)).
Related
- Section 9: Processing of personal data of children
- Rule 10: Verifiable consent for processing of personal data of child
- Section 2: Definitions
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