Chapter 4 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is titled Special Provisions
This chapter includes specific rules and exceptions to the general provisions outlined in the previous chapters. It focuses on special cases, exemptions, and detailed guidelines for certain scenarios involving the processing of personal data.
Section 16 – Processing of personal data outside India: This section addresses the conditions and restrictions on transferring personal data outside India, ensuring that such data remains protected under the Act’s standards.
Section 17 – Exemptions: Here, the Act outlines certain situations where its provisions do not apply, like in cases involving legal rights, judicial functions, or national security.