What is Notice?
Definition and meaning from the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Official Definition
Every request made to a Data Principal for consent shall be accompanied or preceded by a notice given by the Data Fiduciary informing her of the personal data and purpose, the manner of exercising rights, and the manner of making a complaint to the Board.
Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)
Simple Explanation
A clear written statement that a company must give you before or when asking for your data. It must tell you what data is being collected, why, how you can exercise your rights, and how to complain to the Board.
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