And The Processor's Copy
They must cause the Processor to erase what was handed over
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Summary
Erasing their copy is only half of it.
They must cause the Processor to erase what was handed over
Full transcript
Erasing their copy is only half of it.
Section 8(7)(b) is the other half.
Cause its Data Processor to erase
any personal data made available to it.
Pause. Whose duty is that?
The Fiduciary's. It must cause the erasure.
Not ask. Not hope. Cause.
The data it handed over for processing,
gone from the Processor as well.
Two copies. One duty.
s.8(7)(b) — Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 + Rules, 2025
In force from 13 May 2027