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DPDP Compliance

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP) is India’s landmark legislation governing the processing of digital personal data. This page explains how Himachal Pradesh Higher Education Hub complies with the DPDP and outlines your rights as a data subject.

Scope and Applicability

This website is an informational blog that provides educational resources about higher education in Himachal Pradesh, particularly in the Hamirpur region. We do not require users to register, create accounts, or submit personal information. We do not maintain a database of personal data. However, we may collect limited, non-identifiable data through standard website analytics and cookies to understand visitor behavior and improve content delivery. This limited processing falls within the scope of the DPDP.

Your Rights Under DPDP

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights:

Right to access information about how your personal data is processed
Right to correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to erasure of your personal data
Right to grievance redressal if you believe your rights have been violated
Right to nominate another individual to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity

These rights apply only if you have voluntarily provided personal data through contact forms or other interactive features on this site. Since we do not collect personal data routinely, these rights are rarely applicable.

How We Comply

We comply with the DPDP by:

Not collecting personal data unless voluntarily provided through contact forms
Using only essential, anonymized analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymization)
Not sharing personal data with third parties unless required by law
Ensuring all data processing is lawful, fair, and transparent
Implementing reasonable security safeguards for any data collected

Data We Process

If you choose to contact us via our website form, we may process the following:

Name
Email address
Message content

This data is collected solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not store, track, or profile users. Cookies used on this site are strictly necessary for functionality and do not identify individuals.

Legal Basis for Processing

Where personal data is collected, the legal basis under DPDP is consent. You provide consent by voluntarily submitting your information through our contact form. No data is processed without your explicit, informed consent.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights under the DPDP, please send a request to our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: [email protected]

Your request must include:

Your full name
Your contact information
Details of the right you wish to exercise
Any supporting information (e.g., date of submission, content of message)

We will verify your identity before processing your request.

Response Timeframes

We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt, as required under the DPDP. If additional time is needed, we will notify you with the reason for the delay and the expected response date.

No Discrimination Policy

We do not and will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under the DPDP. You will not be denied services, charged different prices, or receive a lower quality of service for making a request.

Updates and Changes

We may update this DPDP Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any updates will be posted here with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.