What is Person?

Includes (i) an individual; (ii) a Hindu undivided family; (iii) a company; (iv) a firm; (v) an association of persons or a body of individuals, whether incorporated or not; (vi) the State; and (vii) every artificial juristic person.

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

A broad legal term that covers individuals, families, companies, firms, organizations, and even the government. Under the DPDP Act, a 'person' can be a Data Fiduciary, Data Processor, or anyone else the Act applies to.

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