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Data Compliance for Indian Businesses: Navigating DPDP and Cross-Border Obligations

With the Digital Personal Data Protection Act now in effect, Indian businesses handling personal data must implement structured compliance programmes — particularly those with international operations.

LexSolute Editorial28 June 20268 min readDPDPdata protectioncompliance
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The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 represents a fundamental shift in India's approach to data governance. For businesses, it introduces a framework of obligations that require both policy revision and operational change.

Key Obligations Under DPDPA

The Act imposes obligations on "Data Fiduciaries" — entities that determine the purpose and means of processing personal data. Core requirements include:

  • Obtaining free, informed, specific, and unambiguous consent before processing
  • Providing clear notice about data collection purpose
  • Implementing reasonable security safeguards
  • Responding to Data Principal requests within prescribed timelines

Cross-Border Data Transfers

The Act empowers the Central Government to restrict transfers of personal data to specific countries or territories.

Compliance is not a one-time exercise. It is an ongoing programme that must evolve with the regulatory landscape.
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