DPDP Rules 2025 · Rule 16 · Group FUpcoming · 13 May 2027
Exemption from Act for research, archiving or statistical purposes
- Status
- Upcoming
- Applies from
- 13 May 2027Rule 1(4)
- Penalty
- Up to Rs 50 croreAct, Schedule, item 7
- Binds
- Every Data Fiduciary
In plain English
Processing that is necessary for research, archiving or statistical purposes falls outside the Act altogether, provided it follows the standards in the Second Schedule (lawful, purpose-limited, accurate, time-limited, secured, accountable). This is the exemption the Act authorises in s. 17(2)(b).
What you must do
If you rely on the research exemption, document how each Second Schedule standard is met; the exemption is conditional, not automatic.
Gazette text · Rule 16The 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.
- 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: Gazette of India, G.S.R. 846(E), 13 Nov 2025 (MeitY copy)
Act sections and tools that apply
Source: Gazette of India, G.S.R. 846(E), 13 Nov 2025 (MeitY copy) · Change log