Rule 15 — Transfer of personal data outside the territory of India
Applies from 13 May 2027
15. Transfer of personal data outside the territory of India. — Any personal data processed by a Data Fiduciary under the Act may be transferred outside the territory of India subject to the restriction that the Data Fiduciary shall meet such requirements as the Central Government may, by general or special order, specify in respect of making such personal data available to any foreign State, or to any person or entity under the control of or any agency of such a State.
Source: Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, G.S.R. 846(E), Gazette of India, Extraordinary, 13 November 2025; SHA-256 eabc7d05e013… — verified copy. Corrigendum G.S.R. 892(E), 10 December 2025 — applied
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Questions people ask about this provision
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