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These are the primary official publications used for statutory text, Rules commentary and commencement dates. Each entry says what it supports and when the link was last checked.

Four primary publicationsLast checked 11 August 2026
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

The enacted 44 sections, nine chapters and Schedule reproduced by the reader.

Gazette publication hosted by MeitY

Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025

The 23 notified Rules, seven Schedules and operational requirements discussed throughout the site.

Open official source 11 August 2026
Gazette publication hosted by MeitY

DPDP Act commencement notification

The phased dates of 13 November 2025, 13 November 2026 and 13 May 2027.

Open official source 11 August 2026
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

MeitY DPDP Rules publication hub

The current publication point for the Rules, commencement material, Board documents and corrigenda.

Open official source 11 August 2026

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