What is Voluntary Undertaking?
Definition and meaning from the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Official Definition
An undertaking accepted by the Board from any person at any stage of a proceeding, which may include an undertaking to take such action within such time as may be determined by the Board, or refrain from taking such action.
Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)
Simple Explanation
A settlement agreement where a company voluntarily promises to fix a problem or stop a harmful practice. If the Board accepts this promise, the formal proceeding ends. But if the company breaks its promise, the Board can impose penalties.
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