DPDP glossary
What is Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF)?
A Significant Data Fiduciary is a class of Data Fiduciary designated by the Central Government based on data volume, sensitivity, risk, and related factors. SDFs carry extra duties beyond standard fiduciaries, including a resident Data Protection Officer and periodic audits.
Key requirements
- Appoint a Data Protection Officer based in India
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments for high-risk processing
- Engage an independent data auditor as prescribed
- Meet enhanced security and governance obligations
- Report to the Data Protection Board as an SDF when notified