Overview
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 gives you rights over how businesses collect and use your personal data. Misuse, unauthorised sharing, or failure to protect your data can be complained to the Data Protection Board, alongside deficiency-in-service remedies under the Consumer Protection Act.
Key Provisions — Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- Data fiduciaries must obtain consent and use data only for stated purposes.
- You have rights to access, correction, and erasure of your data.
- Significant penalties for data breaches and non-compliance.
- Complaints can be made to the Data Protection Board of India.
What You Can Claim
Stoppage of data misuse
Erasure / correction of data
Penalty against the company
Compensation for resulting loss
How We Solve It
1
Document the Breach
We record the misuse, messages, and exposure.
2
Notice to Fiduciary
A grievance to the company's data protection officer.
3
Escalate / Complain
Complaint to the Data Protection Board / Consumer Commission.
4
Obtain Relief
We pursue erasure, penalty, and compensation.
Typical timeline: Grievance: days–weeks · adjudication 3–12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do if a company misuses my data?
Raise a grievance with the company, then complain to the Data Protection Board under the DPDP Act, 2023.
Can I ask a company to delete my data?
Yes, you have the right to correction and erasure of your personal data under the DPDP Act.