Social sector organisations conduct research to understand programme outcomes, inform policy and shape interventions. The DPDP Act provides for a research exemption, subject to conditions, but neither the Act nor the Rules defines “research”.
The latest pulse by pacta issue examines what may qualify as research, how it differs from routine monitoring and reporting, and the conditions for relying on the exemption. It also offers practical guidance on data safeguards, documentation and working with research partners.
Read the full issue here.
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