In simple words
Research, archiving or statistical processing is exempt from the Act if it follows the standards in the Second Schedule.
- What this means for you
- Research use of data must still follow safeguards.
- What this means for businesses
- Researchers must follow the Second Schedule standards to rely on this exemption.
- Everyday example
- A university health study uses data under the Second Schedule standards.
Who it applies to
Those processing data for research, archiving or statistics.
Related sections and Schedules
Official textas notified
Source: MeitY copy of the Gazette, page 30. Printed dashes are shown as colons; the wording is unchanged.
The provisions of the Act shall not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for research, archiving or statistical purposes if it is carried on in accordance with the standards specified in Second Schedule.