Can users request data deletion under DPDP?
Yes—data principals may request erasure when consent is withdrawn or when data is no longer necessary for the stated purpose, subject to legal retention exceptions.
Deletion must cascade to backups, analytics, and vendors where feasible.
Define retention schedules to avoid over-holding data.
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