DPDP

DPDP Compliance

The Global Centre for Education Research (Gcer.org.in) complies with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP), India’s comprehensive data protection law designed to safeguard the privacy of individuals’ personal data.

Scope and Applicability

This DPDP Compliance page applies to all visitors accessing gcer.org.in. While we do not collect personal data through user registration or accounts, we may process limited personal data automatically through website analytics, cookies, and server logs to improve user experience and site functionality. This processing is conducted in accordance with the DPDP’s requirements.

Your Rights Under DPDP

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data processed by us
• Right to correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to withdrawal of consent, where applicable
• Right to grievance redressal if you believe your data rights have been violated

Please note: These rights apply only to personal data that we actively process. As we do not maintain user databases or collect personally identifiable information through forms or accounts, the scope of these rights is limited to data collected automatically.

How We Comply

We ensure compliance with DPDP by:

• Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for site functionality
• Using anonymized or aggregated data wherever possible
• Implementing technical safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access
• Not sharing personal data with third parties unless legally required
• Reviewing our data practices regularly to align with DPDP guidelines

Data We Process

The only personal data we may process includes:

• IP addresses (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and device information
• Usage patterns via analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Cookies for session management and site preferences

No names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other identifiable information are collected or stored.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal data is based on legitimate interest under Section 10 of the DPDP, as it is necessary to ensure the proper functioning, security, and improvement of our informational website. We do not rely on consent for this processing, as it is not feasible for an informational blog without user accounts.

How to Exercise Your Rights

If you believe any personal data has been processed in error or wish to exercise your rights under DPDP, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Include:

1. Your full name
2. A description of the data you are requesting access to or correction of
3. Any supporting details to help us locate your data

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Response Timeframes

Under DPDP, we are required to respond to data subject requests within 30 days of receipt. In exceptional cases, we may extend this period by an additional 15 days and will notify you of the delay with reasons.

No Discrimination Policy

We do not and will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under the DPDP. You will continue to have full access to our website and resources regardless of whether you choose to make a data request.

Updates and Changes

We will update this DPDP Compliance page whenever there are material changes to our data practices or the law. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding your data under the DPDP, please contact:

Kevin Eldridge
Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BB, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Digital Personal Data Protection Board established under the DPDP.