The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 introduces strict obligations, user rights, and financial penalties.
The DPDP Act is India’s primary legislation governing the processing of digital personal data. It applies to any organization (Data Fiduciary) that processes personal data within India or offers goods and services to individuals in India.
The law establishes a framework based on consent, purpose limitation, data minimization, and accountability, while empowering individuals with enforceable rights over their data.
An individual whose personal data is collected, used, or processed under applicable data protection laws.
An organization that decides the purpose and method of processing personal data under data protection laws.
A third party that processes personal data on behalf of a Data Fiduciary under defined instructions.
An organization handling large volumes of sensitive personal data under stricter compliance and governance requirements.
The Act establishes a principle-based framework governing the full lifecycle of personal data.
Obtain information about processing activities.
Update inaccurate personal data.
Request deletion of personal data.
Escalate complaints to the Board if unresolved.
Non-compliance is not only a regulatory risk — it carries substantial financial exposure.
Penalties may be imposed by the Data Protection Board of India based on the nature, severity, and duration of non-compliance.
Failure to implement reasonable security safeguards resulting in a personal data breach
Data Fiduciary / Data Processor
Up to ₹250 crore
Failure to notify the Data Protection Board and affected Data Principals of a personal data breach
Data Fiduciary
Up to ₹200 crore
Non-compliance with obligations relating to processing of personal data of children
Data Fiduciary
Up to ₹200 crore
Failure to comply with additional obligations applicable to Significant Data Fiduciaries
Significant Data Fiduciary
Up to ₹150 crore
Failure to comply with directions issued by the Data Protection Board
Any Entity
Up to ₹50 crore
Failure to furnish information or documents required by the Data Protection Board
Any Entity
Up to ₹50 crore
Submission of false or misleading information to the Data Protection Board
Any Entity
Up to ₹50 crore
Failure to comply with duties of Data Principal
Data Principal
Up to ₹10,000
Processing personal data without valid consent or beyond specified purpose
Data Fiduciary
Subject to adjudication under applicable provisions
Capture user consent at a detailed level, ensuring every data point is collected securely and transparently in full alignment with DPDP requirements.
Manage the complete consent lifecycle, from collection to withdrawal, with end-to-end tracking and full regulatory compliance visibility.
Maintain structured and verifiable records of all data activities, ensuring readiness for audits, regulatory checks, and compliance validation processes.
Integrate easily with existing systems using API-first architecture, enabling smooth data flow while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
Increased regulatory oversight and strict audit requirements for managing financial data and ensuring compliance with evolving data protection standards.
Strict handling requirements and enhanced safeguards for sensitive personal data, ensuring privacy, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
High volumes of user data requiring scalable consent systems, secure processing, and efficient data management to meet compliance requirements.
Cross-border data processing and strong processor accountability, requiring secure infrastructure and compliance with global data protection regulations.
