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Sections 8(7) and 12; Rule 8Processing & Consent
Erasure & Deletion Obligation
Deletion obligations require erasure when statutory conditions are met and relevant action by processors.
Meaning and legal context
Reconcile deletion with legal retention, continuing purposes and applicable Rules. DPDP does not universally require a cryptographic deletion certificate.
Practical application
Test deletion workflows and record justified exceptions.
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