Concept
Data Fiduciary
The organisation that decides why and how personal data is used. Most duties in the framework attach to this role.
“Data Fiduciary” means any person who alone or in conjunction with other persons determines the purpose and means of processing of personal data
Read section 2 of the Act, where this term is defined →
Data Fiduciary vs Data Processor under DPDP →
Sources cited on this page
- [1]The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (Gazette print hosted by MeitY) (Act No. 22 of 2023), s. 2(i), p. 2. Published 11 August 2023. Official source ↗ · Official requirement · Verified 17 August 2026