Is the concept of data protection officer (DPO) recognized in the jurisdiction?
Last review date: 20 December 2024
Yes
Are there circumstances in which it is mandatory to appoint a DPO or similar position?
Last review date: 20 December 2024
Yes
If yes, under what circumstances?
☒ other
Per the DPDP Act, all data fiduciaries are required to appoint a grievance officer or any contact person to respond to a data principal’s questions about the processing of their data.
Further, per the act, every significant data fiduciary is required to appoint an individual as a data protection officer. The Government of India may notify a data fiduciary or classes of data fiduciaries as significant data fiduciaries based on certain factors like the volume and nature of personal data processed.