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Section 14; Rule 14Rights & Portals
Right to Nominate
The right to nominate allows another person to exercise DPDP rights after the individual's death or incapacity.
Meaning and legal context
The nomination concerns data protection rights, not automatic ownership of every account or asset. Processes should verify both the nomination and the triggering circumstance.
Practical application
Define a clear nomination, verification and rights-handling process.
Related concepts
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