Power of Central Government to issue directions
Section 37 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 deals with power of Central Government to issue directions. The Central Government or any of its officers specially authorised by it in this behalf may, upon receipt of a reference in writing from the Board that--- (a) intimates the imposition of monetary penalty by the Board on a Data Fiduciary in two or more instances; The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 2023.
(1) The Central Government or any of its officers specially authorised by it in this behalf may, upon receipt of a reference in writing from the Board that---
(a) intimates the imposition of monetary penalty by the Board on a Data Fiduciary in two or more instances; and
(b) advises, in the interests of the general public, the blocking for access by the public to any information generated, transmitted, received, stored or hosted, in any computer resource that enables such Data Fiduciary to carry on any activity relating to offering of goods or services to Data Principals within the territory of India,
after giving an opportunity of being heard to that Data Fiduciary, on being satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do, in the interests of the general public, for reasons to be recorded in writing, by order, direct any agency of the Central Government or any intermediary to block for access by the public or cause to be blocked for access by the public any such information.
(2) Every intermediary who receives a direction issued under sub-section (1) shall be bound to comply with the same.
(3) For the purposes of this section, the expressions "computer resource", "information" and "intermediary" shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000).
Section 37, The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act 22 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 37
What does Section 37 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act deal with?
Section 37 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act is headed "Power of Central Government to issue directions". The Central Government or any of its officers specially authorised by it in this behalf may, upon receipt of a reference in writing from the Board that--- (a) intimates the imposition of monetary penalty by the Board on a Data Fiduciary in two or more instances;
How do I find court cases under Section 37 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Digital Personal Data Protection Act 37, section 37 Digital Personal Data Protection Act, section 37 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 37 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Enforcement Timeline for the DPDP Act (2025).
When was Section 37 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act enacted?
Section 37 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, cited as Digital Personal Data Protection Act 37, was enacted on 11 Aug 2023 as Act 22 of 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 6. Consent818 words
- 17. Exemptions716 words
- 2. Definitions713 words
- 7. Certain legitimate uses684 words
- 8. General obligations of Data Fiduciary637 words
- 40. Power to make rules613 words
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