Section 11 · Access information
Provides for access to a summary of personal data and related information within the statutory scope and subject to the Act’s terms.
DATA PRINCIPAL RIGHTS
Understand the rights in Sections 11–14.
The Act sets out rights for individuals, subject to its terms and applicable Rules. As at 23 September 2026, Sections 11–14 are in the eighteen-month commencement tranche identified by G.S.R. 843(E).
Rights provisions
Section 12 · Correction and erasure
Addresses correction, completion and updating of personal data, and erasure where applicable, subject to the Act and necessary retention.
Section 13 · Grievance redressal
Provides for grievance redressal. Rule 14 specifies a reasonable response period not exceeding 90 days when operative.
Section 14 · Nomination
Provides for nomination of another individual to exercise rights on death or incapacity, in accordance with the Act.
Avoid shortcuts
Erasure is Section 12. The Act does not create a general 72-hour erasure deadline. Request handling depends on the statutory text, commencement, facts and any applicable retention requirement.
For current commencement and authoritative wording, use the official source register. This page is general information, not an assessment of a specific request.