DPDP
Accelerate DPDP Compliance and Scale with Confidence
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, India’s primary data privacy law, introduces critical requirements for DPDP compliance, including consent management, data principal rights, Data Protection Officer (DPO) appointment, and cross-border data transfer restrictions. However, ambiguities in interpreting the DPDP Act can create internal resistance, making data privacy compliance challenging.
Navigate India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act with a strategic, risk-based approach to strengthen data protection, ensure DPDP compliance, and build long-term customer trust.
Penalties for Data Privacy Breaches under the DPDP Act 2023
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 imposes strict financial penalties for non-compliance with India’s data privacy requirements. Organizations that fail to protect personal data or meet regulatory obligations may face significant fines imposed by the Data Protection Board of India.
Failure to Notify a Personal Data Breach
If an organization does not inform the Data Protection Board or affected Data Principals about a personal data breach, it can face a DPDP non-compliance penalty.
Penalty: Up to INR 200 crore
Violations Related to Children’s Data
Any breach of additional obligations for processing children’s personal data can result in penalties under the DPDP Act 2023.
Penalty: Up to INR 200 crore
Non-Compliance by Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs)
Failure to meet enhanced compliance requirements by a Significant Data Fiduciary may attract penalties.
Penalty: Up to INR 150 crore
Other Violations under the DPDP Act
Breaches of any other provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act or its rules can lead to fines.
Penalty: Up to INR 50 crore
How can Secure Data Privacy help you achieve
DPDP Act compliance?
The 7 Principles of India’s DPDP Act
The Challenges
Breach Notice Obligations
Non-compliance penalty of INR 200 crore for failing to notify the Board or Data Principals.
Children Specific Duties
Additional obligations for processing children’s data carry penalties up to INR 200 crore.
Significant Data Fiduciary Duties
Missing enhanced safeguards for SDFs can cost up to INR 150 crore.
Other Provisions
Any other breach of the Act can lead to fines up to INR 50 crore.
Our Solution
Turning Pain Points Into Proof of Trust
Automation with Accountability
Every step is tracked with complete audit trails ensuring a consistent and error-free resolution.
Centralized Visibility
All activities are consolidated in one secure location - no need to chase different departments.
Performance You Can Prove
Metrics such as handling time and resolution rates provide regulators and boards with clear evidence of control and performance.
Developing Digital Defense Strategy
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act introduces key requirements, including consent management, data principal rights, DPO appointment, and restrictions on cross-border data transfers.
However, ambiguities in interpreting the Act can cause internal resistance to implementing privacy measures, making compliance challenging and potentially undermining customer trust.
The Fix: One Unified, AI-Powered GRC Platform
Value: Best-in-Class Modular Products - Standalone or Unified, Enterprise Trust at Any Scale
Five best-in-class products - each delivers standalone value, or compound ROI when unified.
| 5 Integrated Products | GRC3 Benefits | + Value/ROI |
|---|---|---|
Compliance / Frameworks | Supports 350+ global standards with automated mapping and delta tracking. | ~20x broader coverage than leading competitors, reducing manual effort and cost. |
Data Privacy | 107+ global privacy laws pre-configured for rapid deployment. | Accelerated compliance, consent, and reporting out of the box. |
Third Party Risk (TPRM) | Real-time vendor risk and automated prioritization. | Significant manual-effort reduction and faster stakeholder collaboration. |
+ IT Operations | Built-in breach, findings, and response management with control alignment. | Only product integrating Breach + Findings + Control Management out of the box. |
Internal Audit | AI-assisted audit workflows and prioritization engine. | Up to 60% reduction in team effort and faster audit readiness. |
“One integrated GRC platform replacing 5 siloed tools — faster compliance, lower cost, and enterprise-wide trust.”
| Immediate in 12 Months | GRC³.io | Out of the Box Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Data Principal rights (access, correction, erasure, grievance) | YES | |
| Data Protection Board establishment & functions | YES | |
| Legal proceedings lawful basis (Section 6(9)) | YES | |
| Cross-border safeguards for legal obligations (Section 27(1)(d)) | YES | |
| Consent Manager obligations commence (Rule 4) | YES |
| In 18 Months | GRC³.io | Out of the Box Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Deploy controls: security, breach response, retention, processor oversight | YES | |
| Implement lawful processing: consent flows, cross-border controls | YES | |
| SDF duties: annual DPIA, annual audit, enhanced safeguards | YES | |
| Grievance flow, DPS-ready documentation | YES |
Meet end-to-end DPDP Requirements
7 Data Privacy Tenets
Consent Management
What is Consent Management? Consent management involves obtaining, recording, and managing permissions from individuals for collecting and using their personal data. It ensures compliance with global data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, while building customer trust.
Key Aspects:
Transparency and Communication:
- Clearly explain how and why data is collected and used.
- Provide users with easy methods to access, review, and manage their consents.
Granular Consent and Control:
- Allow users to consent to specific data processing activities.
- Enable users to withdraw their consent easily at any time.
Automated and Centralized Management:
- Utilize a centralized system to manage consents efficiently across the organization.
- Implement automated tools to record and update consent statuses in real time.
Why It Matters: Effective consent management is crucial for maintaining compliance with global data privacy laws and building trust with your customers. By implementing best practices and leveraging advanced technologies, organizations can ensure they respect user preferences and uphold data privacy standards.
For more detailed information on how to implement effective consent management solutions, visit our product page.