In simple words
The Government can ask a Data Fiduciary or intermediary for information for the purposes in the Seventh Schedule, through an authorised person. In some security cases it can tell the company not to disclose the request.
- What this means for you
- You may not always be told when the Government asks a company for your data in security matters.
- What this means for businesses
- Respond to authorised requests within the time given, and follow non-disclosure directions.
- Everyday example
- An authorised officer asks a platform for information to assess whether to notify it as a Significant Data Fiduciary.
Who it applies to
Data Fiduciaries, intermediaries and the Central Government.
Related sections and Schedules
Official textas notified
Source: MeitY copy of the Gazette, page 32. Printed dashes are shown as colons; the wording is unchanged.
(1) The Central Government may, for such purposes of the Act as are specified in Seventh Schedule, acting through the corresponding authorised person specified in the said Schedule, require any Data Fiduciary or intermediary to furnish such information as may be called for, within the specified period as may be given in such.
(2) Where the disclosure of furnishing of information as referred to in sub-rule (1) is likely to prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India or security of the State, the Central Government may require the Data Fiduciary or intermediary to not disclose such furnishing to affected Data Principal or any other person except with the previous permission, in writing, of the authorised person.
(3) For the purposes of this rule, the expression “intermediary” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000).
- rule 23(1): for “as may be given in such.” read “as may be given in such order.”