What is Specified Purpose?
Definition and meaning from the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Official Definition
The purpose mentioned in the notice given by the Data Fiduciary to the Data Principal in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder.
Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)
Simple Explanation
The specific reason a company gives for collecting your data, as stated in their notice. A company can only use your data for this stated purpose and must stop using it once that purpose is fulfilled.
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