India's data protection framework continues to shape how genetic data must be handled
Published · 29 May 2026
Implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act keeps clarifying obligations for companies that process sensitive personal data, including genetic information.
Why it matters
Your DNA is the most personal data you generate. How it is stored, who can access it, and your right to delete it all hinge on this evolving framework. Readers considering a test should track it.
Source
Editorial note: DPDP Act 2023 implementation updates - verify current status and any genetic-data specifics