Compliance

Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act Compliance

We help Data Fiduciaries operating in India build full compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 — from the first data-mapping workshop to board-level assurance. Our work covers notice and consent, lawful processing, children's data, breach response, grievance redressal and Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF) obligations.

What's included

A scoped engagement with concrete deliverables — not a slide deck.

DPDP readiness assessment

Diagnostic against every operative obligation in the DPDP Act — notice, consent, purpose limitation, data principal rights, breach reporting and SDF triggers.

Notice & consent re-architecture

Plain-language privacy notices in English and regional languages; consent capture, withdrawal and refresh flows built into your product.

RoPA & data inventory

Records of Processing Activities, system inventory and data-flow diagrams suitable for regulator and customer scrutiny.

Breach response playbook

Incident classification, 72-hour notification workflows to the Data Protection Board, customer comms templates and tabletop exercises.

Grievance officer & DPB readiness

Public-facing grievance channels, SLAs, escalation matrices and evidence packs aligned to Data Protection Board expectations.

Our approach

A repeatable four-stage method, calibrated to your business.

  1. 01

    Map

    Identify personal data, processing activities, vendors and cross-border flows in scope of the DPDP Act.

  2. 02

    Gap

    Score each obligation as Met / Partial / Open and quantify residual risk to the business.

  3. 03

    Build

    Stand up notices, consent, RoPA, DSR and breach workflows — embedded in your tools, not in a PDF.

  4. 04

    Operate

    Quarterly reviews, internal audits and refresher training to keep the program living.

Who it's for

Engagement profiles where we add the most value.

  • B2C platforms collecting personal data of Indian residents
  • B2B SaaS where customers ask for DPDP Act evidence in security reviews
  • Companies likely to be notified as Significant Data Fiduciaries
  • Group entities harmonising privacy across Indian and global operations

Frequently asked questions

When does the DPDP Act apply to my company?+

The DPDP Act applies to any processing of digital personal data within India, and to processing outside India if it relates to offering goods or services to Data Principals in India. Most Indian-incorporated companies and many foreign companies serving Indian users are in scope.

What are the penalties under the DPDP Act?+

The Act provides for financial penalties up to ₹250 crore per instance of certain failures, including failure to take reasonable security safeguards and failure to notify breaches. Penalties are imposed by the Data Protection Board of India after inquiry.

What is a Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF)?+

An SDF is a Data Fiduciary notified by the Central Government based on factors like the volume and sensitivity of personal data processed, risk to data principals, and impact on sovereignty. SDFs have additional obligations including a DPO, independent data audits and DPIAs.

Do we need consent for every processing activity?+

Consent is the primary basis under the DPDP Act, but the Act also recognises 'legitimate uses' such as employment, compliance with law, medical emergencies and certain public-interest purposes. We help you map each activity to the correct lawful basis.

How long does DPDP Act implementation take?+

A focused readiness sprint can be completed in 4–8 weeks for a mid-sized SME. Full implementation with technical controls, training and assurance typically runs 3–6 months depending on the complexity of your data landscape.

Ready to make dpdp act a competitive advantage?

Book a free 30-minute consultation with Primitra. We'll review your current posture and outline the fastest path to a defensible, audit-ready program.