What is Personal Data?
Definition and meaning from the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Official Definition
Any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data.
Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)
Simple Explanation
Any information that can identify you, directly or indirectly. This includes your name, phone number, email, address, Aadhaar number, photos, location data, and even online identifiers like IP addresses or cookie IDs.
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