What is Gain?

(i) a gain in property or supply of services, whether temporary or permanent; or (ii) an opportunity to earn remuneration or greater remuneration or to gain a financial advantage otherwise than by way of legitimate remuneration.

Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)

Any financial benefit or advantage obtained, whether through property, services, or higher earnings. The Board considers whether a company gained financially from a data breach when deciding penalties.

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