Schedule 2: Standards for processing of personal data by State and its instrumentalities

[See rules 5(1) and 16] Standards for processing of personal data by State and its instrumentalities under clause (b) of section 7 and for processing of personal data necessary for the purposes specified in clause (b) of sub- section (2) of section 17 Implementation of appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure effective observance of the following, in accordance with applicable law, for the processing of personal data, namely: —

(a)

Processing is carried out in a lawful manner;

(b)

Processing is done for the uses specified in clause (b) of section 7 of the Act or for the purposes specified in clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 17 of the Act, as the case may be;

(c)

Processing is limited to such personal data as is necessary for such uses or achieving such purposes, as the case may be;

(d)

Processing is done while making reasonable efforts to ensure the completeness, accuracy and consistency of personal data;

(e)

Personal data is retained till required for such uses or achieving such purposes, as the case may be, or for compliance with any law for the time being in force;