Section 7: Certain legitimate uses

Section 7 lists situations where personal data can be processed WITHOUT explicit consent. These are called 'certain legitimate uses': 1. Voluntary Provision: When someone voluntarily gives their data for a specific purpose (e.g., giving contact details to receive a receipt). 2. Government Benefits: For providing subsidies, benefits, certificates, licenses, or permits by the government. 3. State Functions: For functions related to India's sovereignty, integrity, or security. 4. Legal Obligations: When the law requires disclosure to the government. 5. Court Orders: Compliance with judgments, decrees, or orders. 6. Medical Emergencies: Threat to life or immediate health threat. 7. Public Health: During epidemics, disease outbreaks, or public health threats. 8. Disasters: During disasters or breakdown of public order. 9. Employment: For employment purposes, preventing corporate espionage, protecting trade secrets, and providing employee benefits.