Navigate the Digital Personal Data Protection Act with Confidence
End-to-end DPDP compliance for Indian enterprises — from gap assessment and data mapping to policy drafting, implementation support, and ongoing regulatory readiness.
- Failure to implement adequate security safeguards ₹250 Cr
- Failure to notify data breach ₹200 Cr
- Children's data protection violations ₹200 Cr
- Breach of Data Principal rights ₹10 Cr
- Non-compliance with Board orders ₹50 Cr
Penalties enforced by the Data Protection Board of India upon Rules notification. Source: DPDP Act, 2023, Schedule.
India's First Comprehensive Data Privacy Law
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is India's landmark data protection legislation. It imposes legally binding obligations on every organisation that collects or processes the personal data of Indian citizens — including requirements for lawful consent, data principal rights, security safeguards, breach notification, and more.
Whether you are a Data Fiduciary holding customer records, or a Data Processor operating on behalf of a client, DPDP compliance is no longer optional. Enforcement through the Data Protection Board of India is expected once the final Rules are notified.
"Organisations that treat DPDP compliance as a one-time checkbox risk far greater exposure than those who build it into their governance framework from the start."
August 2023 — Act Passed
The DPDP Act, 2023 receives Presidential assent, establishing India's first comprehensive personal data protection regime.
2024 — Draft Rules & Consultation
MeitY releases draft DPDP Rules for public comment. Organisations are strongly urged to begin readiness assessments immediately.
2025 — Rules Notification Expected
Final DPDP Rules anticipated. Data Protection Board of India to be constituted; enforcement period begins.
Ongoing — Compliance Deadline
All covered entities must demonstrate full compliance. Penalties of up to ₹250 Crore become operative per violation.
DPDP Compliance Applies Across Every Sector
Any organisation that collects, processes, or stores the personal data of Indian citizens falls within the DPDP Act's ambit — regardless of industry, size, or whether the processing happens onshore or offshore.
Healthcare & Hospitals
Patient records, health data, and diagnostic information carry heightened obligations under the Act.
BFSI & Insurance
Banks, NBFCs, and insurers processing KYC and financial data face Significant Data Fiduciary obligations.
E-commerce & Retail
Customer purchase history, payment data, and behavioural profiles are regulated personal data under the Act.
IT / ITeS & SaaS
Technology firms processing user data — including as Data Processors for overseas clients — must comply.
Manufacturing & Industry
Employee data, supply chain partner records, and customer contracts contain regulated personal data.
EdTech & Education
Platforms handling student and child data face the strictest DPDP obligations, with near-absolute restrictions.
Telecom & Media
Subscriber data, usage logs, and targeted advertising practices are subject to DPDP Act compliance requirements.
Government & PSUs
Public sector undertakings processing citizen data must comply, except for specific Central Government exemptions.
Comprehensive DPDP Compliance Support, End to End
From initial gap analysis to full implementation and ongoing advisory — Info Security Solution delivers structured, audit-ready DPDP compliance for Indian enterprises.
DPDP Gap Assessment
A structured assessment benchmarking your current data-handling practices against the DPDP Act's obligations — identifying compliance gaps, data risks, and remediation priorities with clear risk ratings.
- Detailed gap assessment report with risk ratings
- Data processing inventory and classification
- Lawful basis mapping for each processing activity
- Consent mechanism review
- Prioritised remediation roadmap with timelines
- Board-ready executive summary
Data Mapping & RoPA
Build a complete, auditable record of all your data flows — who processes what personal data, for what purpose, on what legal basis, and for how long it is retained.
- Personal data discovery across all systems
- Data flow mapping and lineage documentation
- Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
- Third-party and vendor data sharing audit
- Cross-border data transfer review
Policy & Notice Drafting
DPDP-compliant legal documents — privacy notices, consent forms, data principal rights procedures, and internal governance policies — drafted by our certified compliance experts.
- Privacy Notice / Privacy Policy (DPDP-aligned)
- Consent Management Framework
- Data Principal Rights handling procedures
- Data Breach Notification SOP
- Vendor Data Processing Agreements
DPDP Implementation Support
Hands-on implementation support to close your compliance gaps — from consent manager deployment and grievance redressal setup, to data retention controls and security safeguard reviews.
- Consent manager implementation guidance
- Data Principal rights fulfilment workflow
- Data retention and deletion controls
- Security safeguards review (ISO 27001 aligned)
- Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF) readiness
Audit & Certification Readiness
Prepare your organisation for regulatory scrutiny or third-party audits through structured pre-audit assessments, evidence libraries, and compliance documentation reviews.
- Pre-audit mock assessment
- Evidence library creation and management
- Compliance attestation documentation
- DPO and Grievance Officer advisory
- Audit response preparation support
DPDP Awareness Training
Structured training programmes for employees, data protection teams, and senior management — tailored to your sector, data processing profile, and organisational risk appetite.
- Role-based employee awareness workshops
- DPO and compliance team deep-dive training
- E-learning module development
- CISO and Board briefing sessions
- Post-training assessments and certification
Our 5-Phase DPDP Compliance Methodology
A proven, structured approach that produces audit-ready documentation and lasting compliance — not a one-time checkbox exercise. Each phase builds on the last.
Scoping & Discovery
Define organisational scope, identify all systems holding personal data, and understand existing security controls.
Gap Assessment
Benchmark current practices against DPDP Act obligations and prioritise gaps by risk and business impact.
Roadmap Design
Develop a time-bound remediation roadmap with owner assignments, timelines, and quick wins clearly identified.
Implementation
Execute controls, draft documentation, configure consent tools, and deploy required processes with expert guidance.
Review & Maintain
Conduct compliance health checks, update controls as Rules evolve, and provide ongoing advisory support year-round.
Built for India's Regulatory Complexity
We are not generalist consultants — we are India-focused cybersecurity and compliance specialists with deep expertise in the frameworks that matter to your organisation.
ISO 27001:2022 & ISO 20000-1 Certified
Our own organisation operates under the same rigorous information security standards we implement for clients — giving you practitioners with genuine, lived experience.
Cross-Framework Expertise
DPDP compliance doesn't exist in isolation. Our team brings CERT-In, RBI Cyber Security Framework, SEBI guidelines, and ISO 27001 experience — ensuring alignment, not duplication of effort.
India-Specific Legal Grounding
Our gap assessments and documentation reflect the latest DPDP Rules drafts, MeitY guidance, and sector-specific regulatory expectations — not generic global templates.
Healthcare & BFSI Sector Depth
Significant Data Fiduciaries in healthcare and BFSI face compounded obligations. We have delivered DPDP and cyber compliance work for hospitals, insurance firms, and banks across India.
Multi-Credentialled Team
Our certified professionals hold CEH, CHFI, ECSA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GDPR, and MITRE credentials — delivering both technical and governance expertise under one engagement.
30+ Enterprise Clients
From Kolkata-headquartered enterprises to Pan-India operations, we have delivered compliance programmes across diverse industries, regulatory environments, and organisational sizes.
Common Questions About DPDP Compliance
Answers to the questions we hear most frequently from Indian organisations beginning their DPDP compliance journey.
What is the DPDP Act 2023?
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is India's first comprehensive data protection law. It establishes obligations for Data Fiduciaries and Processors on how they collect, process, store, and share personal data of Indian citizens, and creates the Data Protection Board of India as the enforcement authority.
Who needs to comply with the DPDP Act?
Any organisation that collects or processes personal data of Indian citizens must comply — regardless of sector, size, or whether processing happens within India or abroad. Only specific entities exempted by the Central Government are excluded.
What is a Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF)?
An SDF is a Data Fiduciary designated by the Central Government based on the volume and sensitivity of data processed. SDFs face additional obligations including mandatory appointment of a Data Protection Officer, a Data Auditor, and regular Data Protection Impact Assessments.
How long does DPDP compliance implementation take?
For most mid-sized organisations, a full DPDP programme — from gap assessment through policy drafting to control implementation — typically takes 8 to 16 weeks, depending on organisational complexity, volume of personal data processed, and third-party integrations.
What is the maximum penalty under the DPDP Act?
The maximum penalty is ₹250 Crore for a data breach caused by failure to implement adequate security safeguards. Other violations — including failure to notify a breach or breach of children's data obligations — can attract penalties up to ₹200 Crore.
Does Info Security Solution serve clients outside Kolkata?
Yes. We deliver DPDP compliance services to enterprise clients across India — including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune — as well as internationally. Advisory and documentation work is primarily remote; on-site engagements are available on request.
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