DPDP Act 2023
Compliance

A complete DPDP Act compliance programme, from consent management and Data Principal rights to breach notification and SDF obligations, covering duties for Data Fiduciaries processing digital personal data in India.

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Consent Management (Sec 6) Data Principal Rights CERT-In + DPB Notification SDF + DPO + DPIA
Data Principal Rings
Principal
Fiduciary
Processor
Board
Consent & Notice Framework
Data Principal Rights
Breach Notification
Cross-Border Transfers
DPB Notified
RoPA Ready
SDF Assessed
Consent OK
What We Do

Build a DPDP-Ready Data Protection Programme

The DPDP Act 2023 applies to every Data Fiduciary processing digital personal data of individuals in India, with penalties up to ₹250 crore for non-compliance. Beyond penalties, DPDP compliance prepares your organisation for enforcement and demonstrates data protection maturity to customers and regulators.

Data Fiduciary Assessment

Identify Data Fiduciary obligations; determine SDF classification requiring DPO appointment and periodic DPIA.

DPDP Gap Assessment

Review current data practices against DPDP Act obligations; identify gaps and prioritise remediation before enforcement.

SDF Classification Analysis

Evaluate SDF classification criteria based on volume, sensitivity, and Central Government notification thresholds.

Data Inventory and Mapping

Map all digital personal data collected, processing purposes, data principals, and retention periods per DPDP Act requirements.

Consent Mechanism Audit

Audit consent collection and management practices against Section 6 requirements for granularity and revocability.

Cross-Border Transfer Review

Assess international transfers against DPDP Act provisions and government notifications on permissible transfer destinations.

Consent Management Framework

Design and implement granular, revocable consent mechanisms per Section 6; build clear purpose statements for each processing activity.

Data Principal Rights

Deploy Data Principal rights workflows for access, correction, erasure, and grievance redressal; set defined response timelines and escalation paths.

DPO Appointment Support

Support SDF DPO appointment or operate as interim DPO; manage compliance oversight, regulatory liaison, and grievance redressal.

Breach Notification

Build DPB and CERT-In notification procedures meeting the DPDP Act breach reporting obligations to the Data Protection Board.

Privacy Notices and Policies

Draft DPDP-compliant privacy notices covering all required disclosures: processing purposes, Data Principal rights, and contact details.

Data Processing Agreements

Draft Data Processor contracts ensuring DPDP Act compliance; embed processing restrictions and breach notification duties.

Ongoing Compliance Monitoring

Conduct periodic reviews of processing activities, consent records, and Data Principal rights processes as DPDP rules are notified.

Staff Data Protection Training

Deliver role-based DPDP training for legal, HR, product, and engineering teams; include annual refreshers and scenario-based exercises.

Regulatory Rule Tracking

Monitor Central Government notifications, DPB guidance, and rule updates affecting DPDP compliance obligations and timelines.

SDF Periodic DPIA

Conduct periodic DPIAs for Significant Data Fiduciaries per DPDP Act provisions and government notification.

Consent and Rights Maintenance

Maintain consent records and manage revocations; update Data Principal rights workflows as processing evolves and new rules take effect.

DPB Liaison and Grievance Redressal

Support Data Protection Board investigations, grievance redressal escalations, and formal regulatory enquiries across DPDP jurisdictions.

Who Needs DPDP

Does the DPDP Act Apply to Your Business?

All Indian Businesses Handling Personal Data

Any organisation processing digital personal data of individuals in India regardless of size or sector is a Data Fiduciary under the DPDP Act.

Global Companies with Indian Users

Multinationals and SaaS companies with Indian customers or employees processing their data must comply with the DPDP Act regardless of where they are headquartered.

Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs)

Large platforms designated as SDFs face additional obligations: mandatory DPO, periodic DPIA, data localisation, and government-notified data audits.

Methodology

How We Build Your DPDP Programme

A structured six-phase process from initial gap assessment and Data Fiduciary classification through to ongoing regulatory monitoring and compliance maintenance.

Phase 01
Gap Assessment and Classification

Assess current data practices against DPDP Act obligations and classify your Data Fiduciary status including SDF determination.

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Phase 02
Consent and Rights Framework

Build consent management system compliant with Section 6 and Data Principal rights response workflows with defined timelines and escalation paths.

Phase 03
Policy and Documentation

Draft privacy notices, processing agreements, breach procedures, and DPO charter if required, aligned with DPDP Act requirements.

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Phase 04
DPO Appointment and Breach Procedures

Support DPO appointment for SDFs or operate as interim DPO, and establish DPB and CERT-In breach notification procedures with response templates.

Phase 05
Data Localisation and Transfer Review

Assess SDF-specific data localisation requirements for sensitive personal data and review cross-border transfer mechanisms against government notifications.

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Phase 06
Ongoing Compliance and Rule Tracking

Monitor regulatory developments, update programme as rules are notified by the Central Government, and maintain consent and rights processes as processing evolves.

FAQ

Questions We Get Asked Often

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is India's comprehensive data protection law that mandates strict data governance for every organisation collecting or processing personal data, with penalties up to ₹250 crore for non-compliance.

The DPDP Act is expected to be enforced with estimated enforcement around May 2027. Organisations should begin compliance preparations now to avoid penalties when enforcement begins.

Key requirements include granular and revocable consent management, Data Principal rights (access, correction, erasure), Data Fiduciary obligations, Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF) requirements including DPO appointment, and CERT-In breach notification.

The Data Protection Board can impose penalties up to ₹250 crore per violation. The Act also empowers the Central Government to block non-compliant data fiduciaries from processing personal data in India.

A baseline DPDP compliance programme typically takes 2 to 4 months, covering consent management, Data Principal rights workflows, privacy notices, and breach notification procedures. Significant Data Fiduciaries with complex data environments may require 6 to 9 months.
Get Ahead

Get Ahead of DPDP Act Penalties

Start with a DPDP gap assessment and build a compliance programme before enforcement begins.

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