In simple words
This Act adds to other laws and does not replace them. If there is a conflict, this Act prevails to the extent of the conflict.
- What this means for you
- Other protections, such as banking or health laws, continue to apply too.
- What this means for businesses
- Comply with both this Act and sector laws.
- Everyday example
- A bank follows both the DPDP Act and banking regulations on data.
Who it applies to
Everyone.
Related Rules
No specific rule. The text of the Act applies on its own.
Related sections
Official textas notified
Source: MeitY copy of the Gazette (CG-DL-E-12082023-248045), page 18. Printed dashes are shown as colons; the wording is unchanged.
(1) The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any other law for the time being in force.
(2) In the event of any conflict between a provision of this Act and a provision of any other law for the time being in force, the provision of this Act shall prevail to the extent of such conflict.