What is Automated?
Definition and meaning from the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Official Definition
Any digital process capable of operating automatically in response to instructions given or otherwise for the purpose of processing data.
Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)
Simple Explanation
Any computer-based process that runs on its own without constant human involvement. For example, an algorithm that sorts your emails or a system that automatically backs up files.
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