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Building a Scalable DPDPA Compliance Program: Frameworks for All Organization Sizes
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) applies to all entities processing digital personal data within India, regardless of their size or sector. However, the path to compliance and the complexity of the program required will naturally vary based on an organisation’s …
DPDPA and Data Encryption: Meeting the 'Reasonable Safeguards' Threshold
Protecting personal data is a paramount obligation under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA). The Act mandates that Data Fiduciaries must implement “reasonable security safeguards” to prevent personal data breaches. While the Act itself does not prescribe …
DPDPA Data Erasure: Procedures, Purpose Limitation, and the Pre-Erasure Notice
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) reinforces the principle that personal data should not be held indefinitely. Data Fiduciaries have clear obligations regarding the erasure of personal data, both upon the request of a Data Principal and when the purpose for which the data was …
Navigating DPDPA: A Practical Guide to Cross-Border Data Transfers
In today’s interconnected global economy, cross-border data flows are a fundamental aspect of business operations for many Indian entities, from startups leveraging global cloud infrastructure to multinational corporations serving customers worldwide. India’s Digital Personal Data …
DPDPA Implementation Timeline: Preparing for Key Dates and Compliance Milestones
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) has been enacted, heralding a new era of data privacy in India. However, the Act’s provisions will come into force on dates notified by the Central Government, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions. This phased …
DPDPA Automated Processing: When Human Oversight Becomes Mandatory
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) is primarily concerned with the processing of “digital personal data.” A key definitional component that underpins the Act’s scope and application is the concept of “automated” processing. Understanding what …
DPDPA Breach Notifications: No Threshold Means Big Responsibility for Businesses
One of the most significant operational shifts introduced by India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) is the mandatory notification requirement for personal data breaches. Unlike some global regulations that incorporate a risk-based threshold for reporting, the DPDPA …
Lean DPDPA Compliance: A Startup's Practical Guide to India's Data Protection Law
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) presents both an opportunity and a challenge for businesses of all sizes, especially startups. While the Act hints at potential exemptions for some startups based on data volume and nature, the specifics remain undefined. Therefore, …
Ready to Respond? Building an Efficient Data Principal Rights System Under DPDPA
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) significantly empowers individuals (Data Principals) by granting them substantial rights over their personal data. For businesses (Data Fiduciaries), facilitating these rights is not merely a legal obligation but a critical operational …
The DPO in DPDPA: Appointing Your Data Protection Point Person in India
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) places significant emphasis on accountability and accessible grievance redressal for Data Principals. A key component of this framework involves appointing individuals responsible for overseeing data protection compliance and acting as …