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Section 9; Rule 13; privacy practiceProcessing & Consent
Profiling & Behavioral Monitoring
Profiling analyses personal data to infer or evaluate characteristics such as interests, behaviour or risk.
Meaning and legal context
DPDP has no standalone general right against profiling. Children's restrictions and applicable SDF algorithmic-risk duties need separate assessment. DPDP penalties are civil monetary penalties, not an automatic criminal offence for profiling.
Practical application
Document inputs, inferences, affected groups and potential harm.
Related concepts
Official sources and editorial review
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