Retention
DPDP data retention and erasure: Rule 8 and the 2 minimum floors
The DPDP framework sets no retention period. It sets a purpose test, 1 deemed timer for 3 named classes, and 2 rules that make you keep data for a year.
The 3rd and main DPDP commencement date is computed as 13 May 2027, which is interpretation until officially confirmed. What is in force today
Sources last verified on 9 October 2026. Methodology
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Retention
The DPDP framework sets no retention period. It sets a purpose test, 1 deemed timer for 3 named classes, and 2 rules that make you keep data for a year.