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Q3 - Does DPDPA cover non-digital data (e.g., paper records)?

Answer
  • DPDPA applies only to digital personal data.
  • Paper records are covered only if they are digitized (scanned, entered into a database, or uploaded).
Example

If a law firm keeps client details in paper files only, DPDPA does not apply.
If the same files are later scanned into a digital system, the law applies.