Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)

What is the DPDP Act?

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), enacted in 2023, governs the processing of personal digital data with a focus on protecting individuals’ privacy rights while enabling lawful data use. It introduces new obligations for data fiduciaries (organizations controlling data) and processors, including consent management, data security, breach notification, and significant data fiduciary obligations.

Detailed Overview

Consent and Purpose Limitation

Organizations must obtain explicit consent before processing personal data and use it only for declared purposes.

Data Protection Obligations

Entities must implement organizational and technical security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data.

Rights of Data Principals

Individuals have rights including access, correction, deletion, objection, and grievance redressal.

Breach Notification

Data breaches must be reported to the Data Protection Board within 72 hours.

Significant Data Fiduciary Requirements

Entities processing large volumes or sensitive data must appoint Data Protection Officers, conduct impact assessments, and undergo audits.

Data Localization and Transfer Conditions

Certain data may require storage in India or meet specific transfer safeguards.

Benefits of DPDP Compliance

Builds consumer trust in an increasingly digital economy.

Avoids penalties up to INR 250 crores for non-compliance.

Ensures competitive positioning in markets requiring Indian data privacy compliance.

Streamlines data governance and risk management.

Supports legal processing and data lifecycle management.

Why Enterprises Need DPDP Compliance

Businesses operating in or with India must comply to avoid severe penalties, ensure customer confidence, and meet contractual obligations—especially in sectors like finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and technology.

How Vies Consultancy Can Help

We guide you through DPDP compliance from initial readiness assessments, data mapping, and policy creation to implementing consent management systems and breach response protocols. We support the designation of Data Protection Officers and assist with DPIAs and audit preparation tailored to DPDP’s evolving regulatory environment.