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# Chapter IV: Special Provisions

DPDP Act, 2023 · sections 16 to 17

1. [Section 16 Processing of personal data outside India](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-16/)

Personal data can generally be sent abroad.

2. [Section 17 Exemptions](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-17/)

This section lists exemptions.