Section 16
Act 22 of 2023 (DPDP Act 2023) G.S.R. 843(E) In force 13 May 2027 · G.S.R. 843(E) Penalty cap ₹150 cr
16. (1) The Central Government may, by notification, restrict the transfer of personal Processing of data by a Data Fiduciary for processing to such country or territory outside India as may be personal data so notified. outside India.
(2) Nothing contained in this section shall restrict the applicability of any law for the time being in force in India that provides for a higher degree of protection for or restriction on transfer of personal data by a Data Fiduciary outside India in relation to any personal data or Data Fiduciary or class thereof.