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7 of 9|Rights & Duties of Data Principal
video 15 min•Duties of Data Principal
False Information
The duty to provide accurate and truthful data.
🎯 Learning Objectives
- ▸ Understand the duty to provide accurate information
- ▸ Analyze the consequences of providing false data
The Duty of Authenticity
Section 15(a) says that a Data Principal must comply with the duty to furnish only authentic and verifiable information.
You cannot use a fake email or a false name to open a bank account. If you provide false data, the Data Fiduciary is not liable for processing that wrong data. Moreover, you could face legal consequences.
Consequences
If you provide false information, the Data Fiduciary may terminate your account. You also lose the right to complain about data related to that false information.
📖 Glossary
- Authentic Information
- Data that is true, genuine, and accurately represents the facts.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- You must not impersonate someone else.
- You must provide authentic information.
- Providing false data can lead to penalties or rejection of service.
📚 Further Reading
- DPDPA Section 15 — Government of India (2023)
Course Author
Shilpi Kulshrestha
Shilpi is a corporate lawyer with over a decade of experience in data protection, company law, and regulatory compliance. She has advised 50+ startups and enterprises on DPDPA readiness, privacy gover...