What is Nomination?
Definition and meaning from the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Official Definition
The right of a Data Principal to nominate any other individual who shall, in the event of death or incapacity of the Data Principal, exercise the rights of the Data Principal.
Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)
Simple Explanation
The ability to appoint someone you trust to manage your data rights if you die or become unable to do so yourself (due to unsound mind or physical infirmity). It is similar to nominating a beneficiary, but for your data protection rights.
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