Rule 16 — Exemption from Act for research, archiving or statistical purposes

Applies from 13 May 2027

16. Exemption from Act for research, archiving or statistical purposes . —The provisions of the Act shall not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for research, archiving or statistical purposes if it is carried on in accordance with the standards specified in Second Schedule.

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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