| Role | Example | Function / Accountability |
|---|---|---|
🧑💼 Data Principal |
Alice, a user of a food delivery app | Owns personal data (name, address, order history); can request access, correction, or erasure |
🏢 Data Fiduciary |
Zomato / Swiggy | Decides why and how Alice’s data is used (order delivery, offers); accountable for DPDP compliance and breaches |
☁️ Data Processor |
Cloud service storing app data, or analytics vendor | Processes Alice’s data on behalf of the app; must follow instructions and safeguard data |
🛡️ Data Protection Board (DPB) |
Statutory authority in India | Handles complaints (e.g., Alice complains her data was misused), investigates violations, imposes penalties |