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Sources last verified on 17 August 2026. Methodology

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data processor

Roles

Data Fiduciary vs Data Processor under DPDP

The two roles in one test: who decides why and how the data is used. What each role owes, why one company can hold both roles, and why responsibility never transfers.

Vendors

DPDP processor contracts: what must be in them

Engaging a Data Processor is lawful only under a valid contract, and the safeguards rule requires safeguard provisions in it. What the two anchors require and what a sensible contract adds.