Chapter IVSections 16–17

Special Provisions

This chapter covers restrictions on cross-border data transfers and exemptions for certain processing activities such as legal claims, court functions, research, and processing by government instrumentalities for sovereignty and security reasons.

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Section 16: Processing of personal data outside India

Section 16 gives the Central Government power to regulate cross-border data transfers:

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Section 17: Exemptions

Section 17 provides exemptions where standard DPDP rules do not apply:

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I. PreliminaryII. Obligations of Data FiduciaryIII. Rights and Duties of Data PrincipalIV. Special ProvisionsV. Data Protection Board of IndiaVI. Powers, Functions and Procedure to be Followed by BoardVII. Appeal and Alternate Dispute ResolutionVIII. Penalties and AdjudicationIX. Miscellaneous

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