Lesson 3.6: Right to nominate
People can name someone to act for them. Learn what that means for your systems. This DPDPA 2023 course page explains right to nominate in plain language.
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What you will learn about right to nominate
- Explain the nomination right
- Know when a nominee acts
- Design a nominee process
What nomination means (right to nominate)
A Data Principal may nominate any other individual who will exercise her rights in the event of her death or incapacity. Incapacity means unsoundness of mind or infirmity of body.
Nominee process
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Proofs commonly asked (right to nominate)
| Event | Document |
|---|---|
| Death | Death certificate |
| Incapacity | Medical certificate or guardianship order |
| Nominee identity | Government ID |
Worked example
A user dies. Her daughter, the registered nominee, asks the platform to erase the account. After proof, the platform erases the data.
Activity (5 minutes) (right to nominate)
Decide whether your product can store a nominee. If not, write the manual process.
Check your understanding of right to nominate
Q1. A nominee acts when the principal:
Q2. Who can be nominated?
Q3. Nomination is under Section:
Educational material for learning purposes, not legal advice. Check the official text of the DPDP Act, 2023, the DPDP Rules, 2025 and MeitY notifications for the latest position.