Section 36 of The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. in hindi
The Central Government may, for the purposes of this Act, require the Board and any Data Fiduciary or intermediary to furnish such information as it may call for.
Summary
- The Central Government has the power to ask for information.
- They can demand this information from the Data Protection Board.
- They can also demand information from any Data Fiduciary or intermediary.
- The government can only do this for the purposes of carrying out this specific Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the government ask a company for information just out of curiosity?
No, the government can only call for information for the purposes of this specific Act.
2. Who can the government ask for information?
They can require information from the Board, any Data Fiduciary, or any intermediary.
3. Does a company have a choice to refuse the government's request for information under this section?
No, the law states the government may require them to furnish the information, meaning it is mandatory if requested properly under the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 36 of The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023., who holds the power to call for information?
Q2.Under Section 36 of The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023., from whom can the Central Government require information?
Q3.Under Section 36 of The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023., for what reason can the Central Government ask for information?
Q4.Under Section 36 of The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023., if the Central Government requires a Data Fiduciary to furnish information, what must the Data Fiduciary do?