--- title: "DPDP Act Section 35: Protection of action taken in good faith" description: "Section 35 of the DPDP Act 2023, Protection of action taken in good faith: the official text, what it means in plain English and Hindi, and who it affects." url: "https://dpdpr.in/act/section-35/" canonical: "https://dpdpr.in/act/section-35/" site: "dpdpr.in" updated: "2026-11-02" disclaimer: "Independent reference, not legal advice. Not affiliated with the Government of India or MeitY." --- # Section 35. Protection of action taken in good faith DPDP Act, 2023 ยท Chapter IX: Miscellaneous ## In simple words No legal case can be filed against the Government, the Board or its people for things done in good faith under the Act. - **What this means for you**: You cannot sue officials for good faith actions under the Act. - **What this means for businesses**: Officials acting in good faith are protected from suits. - **Everyday example**: A Board officer who issues a direction in good faith cannot be sued for it. ## Who it applies to The Central Government, the Board, its Members and staff. ## Related Rules No specific rule. The text of the Act applies on its own. Official text as notified Source: [MeitY copy of the Gazette (CG-DL-E-12082023-248045), page 17](https://www.meity.gov.in/static/uploads/2024/02/Digital-Personal-Data-Protection-Act-2023.pdf#page=17). Printed dashes are shown as colons; the wording is unchanged. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Central Government, the Board, its Chairperson and any Member, officer or employee thereof for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder. ## When this takes effect - Whole section **In force since 13 November 2025** Source: [G.S.R. 843(E)](https://www.meity.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/11/c56ceae6c383460ca69577428d36828b.pdf) and [rule 1](https://www.meity.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/11/53450e6e5dc0bfa85ebd78686cadad39.pdf). [All deadlines](https://dpdpr.in/deadlines/)