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DPDP Compliance
We deliver end-to-end IT cybersecurity consulting and services from vulnerability assessments and compliance to incident response and security operations, protecting your networks, applications and data assets.
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Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
Personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently under the DPDP Act, 2023.
Organizations may collect personal data only for a clear, specific, and legally permitted purpose.
Data fiduciaries must ensure data minimization by collecting only necessary personal data.
Personal data must be accurate, complete, and regularly updated to prevent misuse.
Personal data should be retained only for the duration required to fulfill its purpose.
Organizations must delete or anonymize personal data after purpose completion or consent withdrawal.
Consent under the DPDP Act must be free, informed, specific, unconditional, and unambiguous.
Consent notices must be provided in clear language and supported Indian languages where applicable.
Data principals have the right to withdraw consent easily at any time without penalty.
Processing children’s personal data requires verifiable parental or guardian consent.
The DPDP Act prohibits tracking, behavioral monitoring, or targeted advertising for children.
Individuals have the right to access their personal data and obtain processing details.
Data principals may request correction, updating, or erasure of inaccurate personal data.
Organizations must provide an effective grievance redressal mechanism for data protection issues.
Data fiduciaries must implement reasonable technical and organizational security safeguards.
Personal data breaches must be reported promptly to the Data Protection Board and affected users.
Significant Data Fiduciaries are required to appoint a qualified Data Protection Officer (DPO).
Significant Data Fiduciaries must conduct periodic data protection audits and impact assessments.
Cross-border transfer of personal data is allowed except to countries restricted by the Indian government.
Data processors may process personal data only on documented instructions from the data fiduciary.
Government authorities may process personal data for lawful purposes related to public interest and governance.
The Data Protection Board of India has authority to investigate violations, enforce compliance, and issue penalties.
Non-compliance with the DPDP Act can result in financial penalties of up to ₹250 crore per violation.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
The DPDP Act introduces serious financial consequences for lapses in compliance:
- Up to ₹250 Crore for failing to protect personal data with proper security safeguards
- Up to ₹200 Crore for not notifying a breach or for mishandling children’s personal data
- Up to ₹50 Crore for general non-compliance with the Act or its Rules
These penalties apply per violation and are enforceable by the Data Protection Board of India. Decision makers must treat compliance as a board-level risk and governance priority.
Featured Projects
DPDPA Compliance for a Financial Institution
Scope
Conducted a Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act readiness assessment for a financial institution, mapping personal data flows across systems and third parties, identifying compliance gaps against India’s data privacy framework, and delivering a structured remediation roadmap with prioritised controls.
Outcome
Established a clear path to DPDPA compliance, strengthening the institution’s data governance, consent handling, and breach-readiness ahead of India’s evolving regulatory requirements.
Why Choose Us
- End-to-end DPDP Act, 2023 compliance, from initial gap assessment to audit-ready implementation
- Assessments grounded in your real infrastructure, data flows, and internal protocols, not generic checklists
- Data protection frameworks built on encryption, access controls, and secure storage aligned with DPDP guidelines
- Clear breach notification and incident response processes to meet regulatory timelines
- Cybersecurity and compliance expertise under one roof, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified
- Three decades of IT consulting experience across India and globally
Success Stories
Our Work in DPDP Compliance
We’ve worked with clients operating in diverse industries and sectors. We succeed by combining a passion for digital and a passion for people.
