Plain-language help for ordinary people. General information, not legal advice. Helplines, portals and screen names were checked against official Government and regulator pages on 1 November 2026. Portals change: if a screen looks different, follow the words on the screen and the official guide linked in each step.
What the law says
- Section 14 lets you nominate another person to use your DPDP rights if you die or become unable to act.
- Incapacity means unable to use your rights because of unsoundness of mind or infirmity of body (section 14(2)).
- Rule 14(4) says you can nominate one or more people, using the method and details each company asks for, under its terms of service.
- These rights start on 13 May 2027.
How to nominate
- Find the company's rights page or app settings.
- Look for a nomination option, or send our request letter with the nomination box ticked.
- Give the nominee's name, relation and contact.
- Save the acknowledgement.
- Tell your nominee where your list of accounts is kept.
If you are a nominee
- Write to the company and say you are the nominee.
- Attach proof of the death or incapacity and your identity, as the company asks.
- Ask for what the person could have asked: access, correction, erasure or a grievance fix.
- Save the reference number. If there is no reply in the published time (at most 90 days), use the grievance route, then the Board.
Not the same as a bank nominee
A nominee for a bank account, insurance policy or investment is set under those laws and decides who receives money. A DPDP nominee only uses data rights. Set both if you want both.