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GDPR comparison; DPDP Section 2(t)Core Concepts
Special Category & Sensitive Data
Special-category data is GDPR terminology, not a separate statutory category created by DPDP.
Meaning and legal context
Health, biometric and other information may still need stronger controls under security duties, sector rules or other laws. Identify which framework a classification belongs to.
Practical application
Explain separate legal bases instead of copying foreign category rules into Indian notices.
Related concepts
Official sources and editorial review
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