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Data Fiduciary vs. Data Principal: Key Definitions Under DPDPA

5 min read·Kensara Research·Updated Jul 2026

Understand the core legal definitions of Data Fiduciary, Data Processor, Data Principal, and Significant Data Fiduciary under India's DPDP Act 2023.

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