Rights and Duties of Data Principals (Employees, Customers and Others)
Description
Covers the rights that individuals have over their personal data under the DPDP Act, such as access, correction, erasure, grievance redressal and nomination, along with the corresponding duties of Data Principals. Focuses on how these rights operate in an employment and customer-facing context.
Learning Objectives
After completing this subject, learners will be able to list and explain the main rights Data Principals enjoy under the DPDP Act and the basic duties they must observe. They will understand how employees can use these rights in relation to their employer and how customers or other stakeholders may exercise the same rights against the organisation. Learners will be able to follow internal procedures for handling rights requests and grievances in a timely, respectful and compliant manner, while recognising when to involve specialised teams.