DPDP Dictionary · Privacy practice & governance
Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
A written register of each processing activity, its purpose, data categories, recipients and retention.
Privacy practice & governanceReviewed October 2026
Meaning
A written register of each processing activity, its purpose, data categories, recipients and retention.
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