{"id":11299,"date":"2026-09-28T14:06:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T14:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/?p=11299"},"modified":"2026-09-28T17:54:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T17:54:38","slug":"dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"DPDP Act : India&#8217;s Data Privacy Era Is Here. Are you Ready?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-28-192646-1.png\" alt=\"DPDP Act 2023\" width=\"716\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-28-192646-1.png 716w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-28-192646-1-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abad2af86910\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abad2af86910\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#DPDP_Act_2023_Indias_Data_Privacy_Era_Is_Here_Is_Your_Business_Ready\" title=\"DPDP Act 2023: India&#8217;s Data Privacy Era Is Here. Is Your Business Ready?\">DPDP Act 2023: India&#8217;s Data Privacy Era Is Here. Is Your Business Ready?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#Penalties_of_Up_to_INR_250_Crore_Why_Boards_Should_Pay_Attention\" title=\"Penalties of Up to INR 250 Crore: Why Boards Should Pay Attention\">Penalties of Up to INR 250 Crore: Why Boards Should Pay Attention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#The_Four_Core_Principles_of_DPDP_Compliance\" title=\"The Four Core Principles of DPDP Compliance\">The Four Core Principles of DPDP Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#Does_the_DPDP_Act_Apply_to_Your_Organisation\" title=\"Does the DPDP Act Apply to Your Organisation?\">Does the DPDP Act Apply to Your Organisation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#Data_Fiduciaries_and_Significant_Data_Fiduciaries\" title=\"Data Fiduciaries and Significant Data Fiduciaries\">Data Fiduciaries and Significant Data Fiduciaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#Rights_of_Data_Principals\" title=\"Rights of Data Principals\">Rights of Data Principals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#A_Practical_10-Step_DPDP_Compliance_Checklist\" title=\"A Practical 10-Step DPDP Compliance Checklist\">A Practical 10-Step DPDP Compliance Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#DPDP_vs_GDPR_Is_GDPR_Compliance_Enough\" title=\"DPDP vs GDPR: Is GDPR Compliance Enough?\">DPDP vs GDPR: Is GDPR Compliance Enough?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#Why_DPDP_Compliance_Makes_Business_Sense\" title=\"Why DPDP Compliance Makes Business Sense\">Why DPDP Compliance Makes Business Sense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#Start_Preparing_Today\" title=\"Start Preparing Today\">Start Preparing Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#_KEY_COMPLIANCE_REQUIREMENTS_FOR_BUSINESSES\" title=\"\u00a0KEY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESSES\">\u00a0KEY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESSES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/dpdp-act-indias-data-privacy-era-is-here-are-you-ready\/#How_IFCCL_Can_Help\" title=\"How IFCCL Can Help?\u00a0\">How IFCCL Can Help?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DPDP_Act_2023_Indias_Data_Privacy_Era_Is_Here_Is_Your_Business_Ready\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">DPDP Act 2023: India&#8217;s Data Privacy Era Is Here. Is Your Business Ready?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>India has entered a new era of data privacy regulation with the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025. Together, these regulations establish a comprehensive framework governing how organizations collect, process, store, share, and safeguard digital personal data.<\/p>\n<p>As the Rules are being implemented in phases, the majority of key compliance requirements are expected to become fully operational by May 2027. This provides organizations with a limited window to assess their readiness and implement the necessary controls. Businesses that wait until the compliance deadline may face significant operational, legal, and reputational challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a startup, SME, listed company, healthcare provider, fintech organization, educational institution, e-commerce platform, or professional services firm, the time to begin preparing is now. DPDP compliance is no longer merely a regulatory requirement; it has become a critical component of corporate governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and customer trust.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_of_Up_to_INR_250_Crore_Why_Boards_Should_Pay_Attention\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Penalties of Up to INR 250 Crore: Why Boards Should Pay Attention<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The DPDP framework has a strict penalty regime. Failing to take reasonable security safeguards to prevent a personal data breach can attract a penalty of <strong>up to INR 250 crore<\/strong>. Other defaults carry penalties of up to \u20b9200 crore, including failure to notify a breach and failure to meet obligations relating to children&#8217;s data.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">So DPDP is not only a legal checkbox. It creates governance, operational, technology and reputational risk, and it belongs on the agenda of management and the board.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Four_Core_Principles_of_DPDP_Compliance\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The Four Core Principles of DPDP Compliance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>1. Informed consent.<\/strong> Personal data should be processed on the basis of consent that is free, specific, informed, unconditional and unambiguous, unless a legitimate use recognised under the Act applies. Individuals must be told clearly:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>what data is being collected,<\/li>\n<li>why it is being collected and how it will be used, and<\/li>\n<li>how they can withdraw consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>2. Purpose limitation.<\/strong> Data collected for one purpose cannot be used for an unrelated purpose without fresh consent. For example, customer details collected to deliver a product cannot be used for marketing campaigns unless the customer has agreed to that.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>3. Data minimisation.<\/strong> Collect only what you genuinely need for the stated purpose. If you do not need the data, do not collect it. Less data also means lower compliance and cyber-security exposure.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>4. Accountability.<\/strong> Responsibility for compliance rests with the organisation that decides how data is processed. It must be able to show proper governance, security safeguards, documented procedures and ongoing monitoring. This applies even when the processing is outsourced.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_DPDP_Act_Apply_to_Your_Organisation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Does the DPDP Act Apply to Your Organisation?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The scope of the Act is wide.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Digital personal data processed in India.<\/strong> <\/span>This covers personal data collected in digital form, or collected offline and later digitised. In practice, it reaches:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>websites and mobile apps,<\/li>\n<li>CRM and customer databases, and<\/li>\n<li>payroll systems and employee records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Extraterritorial reach.<\/strong> <\/span>Organisations outside India are also covered if they process personal data in connection with offering goods or services to individuals in India. Foreign businesses with Indian customers therefore need to assess whether the Act applies to them.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Fiduciaries_and_Significant_Data_Fiduciaries\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Data Fiduciaries and Significant Data Fiduciaries<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">An organisation is a Data Fiduciary when it decides the purpose and means of processing personal data.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Government may designate some entities as Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs). This is based on factors such as the volume and sensitivity of the data they handle and the risk their processing poses to individuals. SDFs carry additional obligations:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>appointing a Data Protection Officer based in India,<\/li>\n<li>appointing an independent data auditor,<\/li>\n<li>conducting periodic Data Protection Impact Assessments and audits, and<\/li>\n<li>meeting enhanced governance and verification requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rights_of_Data_Principals\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Rights of Data Principals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Act puts the individual, called the <strong>Data Principal<\/strong>, at the centre. Organisations must build mechanisms to honour the following rights:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Right to access information<\/strong> about the personal data being processed and with whom it has been shared.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to correction, completion and updating<\/strong> of inaccurate or incomplete data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to erasure<\/strong> once the purpose is served, subject to legal retention requirements. For example, accounting and tax records must be kept for statutory periods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to grievance redressal<\/strong> through a readily available mechanism, with responses within the prescribed timelines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to nominate<\/strong> another person to exercise these rights in the event of death or incapacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to withdraw consent<\/strong> as easily as it was given.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Two further protections complete the picture. Data Fiduciaries must inform affected individuals of a personal data breach. Individuals who remain dissatisfied after using the organisation&#8217;s grievance mechanism can complain to the Data Protection Board of India, and orders of the Board can be appealed to the Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Practical_10-Step_DPDP_Compliance_Checklist\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">A Practical 10-Step DPDP Compliance Checklist<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Step 1: Conduct a data audit.<\/strong> Map what personal data you collect, where it sits, who can access it and how long you keep it.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Step 2: Update privacy notices.<\/strong> Notices should be clear, standalone and written in plain language, free of legal jargon. They should also be available in English and the scheduled Indian languages where relevant.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Step 3: Build a consent management framework.<\/strong> Put systems in place that let users give, review and withdraw consent easily, and that keep a record of consent.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Step 4: Appoint a grievance contact.<\/strong> Designate a responsible person, or a DPO for SDFs, and publish their contact details.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Step 5: Establish internal procedures.<\/strong> Write SOPs for access, correction, erasure and consent-withdrawal requests, with defined timelines.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Step 6: Strengthen vendor compliance.<\/strong> Review contracts and controls for third parties that handle personal data on your behalf. These include cloud providers, payroll processors, CRM vendors and marketing agencies.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Step 7: Enhance data security.<\/strong> Implement:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>multi-factor authentication,<\/li>\n<li>encryption and access controls,<\/li>\n<li>logging, and<\/li>\n<li>regular vulnerability assessments and monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Step 8: Prepare a breach response plan.<\/strong> Cover detection, investigation, escalation, notification to the Data Protection Board and affected individuals within prescribed timelines, and remediation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Step 9: Protect children&#8217;s data.<\/strong> Where users may be under 18, obtain verifiable parental consent. Avoid tracking, behavioural monitoring and targeted advertising directed at children.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Step 10: Review cross-border transfers.<\/strong> Evaluate where personal data leaves India. Monitor any countries the Government restricts, and any sector-specific localisation rules, such as those of the RBI.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DPDP_vs_GDPR_Is_GDPR_Compliance_Enough\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">DPDP vs GDPR: Is GDPR Compliance Enough?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Organisations already aligned with the EU&#8217;s GDPR have a strong head start, but GDPR readiness does not automatically mean DPDP compliance. India-specific requirements include:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>DPDP-format notices and consent management,<\/li>\n<li>local grievance redressal and timelines,<\/li>\n<li>specific rules on children&#8217;s data, and<\/li>\n<li>India&#8217;s approach to cross-border transfers and the Data Protection Board&#8217;s processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_DPDP_Compliance_Makes_Business_Sense\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Why DPDP Compliance Makes Business Sense<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Data protection is now part of corporate governance, cyber-risk management, customer trust, brand reputation and investor confidence. Businesses that build privacy into their processes early can turn compliance into a competitive advantage. Those that delay risk penalties, operational disruption, regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Preparing_Today\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Start Preparing Today<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The organisations best placed for DPDP will not be the ones waiting for enforcement. They will be the ones that set up governance now, adopt privacy-by-design, train employees, tighten security and embed a culture of responsible data handling well before the deadline.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">DPDP compliance is not just about avoiding penalties. It is about earning trust in a data-driven economy.<\/p>\n<p>Organizations should use this period to strengthen their data governance practices, establish privacy frameworks, review consent mechanisms, implement security safeguards, train employees, and build a culture of responsible data handling. The focus must shift from simply understanding the law to actively implementing a structured compliance programme that ensures readiness well before the May 2027 deadline.<\/p>\n<p>The organizations that act early will not only reduce compliance risks but also gain a competitive advantage by demonstrating their commitment to data privacy, transparency, and customer trust.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_KEY_COMPLIANCE_REQUIREMENTS_FOR_BUSINESSES\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u00a0KEY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESSES<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"height: 317px;\" width=\"705\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Area<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Status Level<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Lawful Processing<\/td>\n<td>Consent or valid deemed consent basis documented<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Consent Notice<\/td>\n<td>Must be purpose-specific, clear, and multilingual where needed<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Consent Withdrawal<\/td>\n<td>Digital process to manage withdrawal; user-friendly interface<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Purpose Limitation<\/td>\n<td>No use of data for undisclosed purposes<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Children\u2019s Data<\/td>\n<td>Parental consent, no tracking, no advertising<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal Documentation<\/td>\n<td>Logs of notices served, consents obtained, and requests processed<\/td>\n<td>Strongly Advised<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div>DPDP compliance should not be viewed merely as a legal obligation. It is a governance and risk-management initiative that impacts every department, including HR, Finance, IT, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Customer Support. Organizations that begin their compliance journey early will be better positioned to avoid regulatory risks, strengthen customer trust, enhance cybersecurity resilience, and build a sustainable privacy governance framework before the May 2027 implementation deadline.<\/div>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_IFCCL_Can_Help\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">How IFCCL Can Help?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tax-.png\" alt=\"DPDP Compliance Makes Business\" width=\"812\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tax-.png 715w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Tax--300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rajput Jain &amp; Associates, Chartered Accountants, is a peer-reviewed firm headquartered in Connaught Place, New Delhi. We help organisations assess and implement DPDP readiness through:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>DPDP gap assessment and data mapping,<\/li>\n<li>privacy notices, consent frameworks, and SOPs,<\/li>\n<li>vendor and third-party compliance reviews,<\/li>\n<li>IT audit and cyber-risk assessment, and<\/li>\n<li>ongoing compliance audits and staff training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DPDP Act 2023: India&#8217;s Data Privacy Era Is Here. Is Your Business Ready? India has entered a new era of data privacy regulation with the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025. 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