Frequently asked questions – DPDP compliance
Answers to common questions about DPDP Act compliance, the services on offer and how businesses reach data protection compliance.
Yes. CyberSigma publishes a free 150-point DPDP Act 2023 compliance checklist covering notice and consent, data-principal rights, RoPA / data inventory, security safeguards, breach and grievance workflows, processor contracts, cross-border transfers and Significant Data Fiduciary duties — with the evidence each checkpoint needs. It maps directly to a scoped DPDP gap assessment.
You get DPDP Act services across audits, risk assessments, readiness reviews, implementation support, training and ongoing compliance governance for businesses operating in India.
A DPDP Act consultant assesses your current data practices, identifies gaps, implements controls and keeps compliance audit-ready across people, processes and technology.
The DPDP Act 2023 is India's primary data protection law governing digital personal data. It applies to businesses that process personal data in India or offer services to Indian users.
Data protection reduces breach risk, meets regulatory obligations, builds customer trust and limits exposure to penalties and reputational damage under the DPDP Act.
You can reach CyberSigma through this website to speak with a DPDP Act consultant about advisory, audits and data protection support.
A readiness review examines your data flows, consent mechanisms, security controls, governance practices and regulatory gaps, then gives you a checklist and clear recommendations.
Yes. Training is shaped to employee roles and covers legal obligations, operational responsibilities and secure data handling.
Support is shaped to your industry risk profile, data sensitivity, regulatory exposure and business model, across sectors such as BFSI, IT, healthcare, SaaS and startups.
CyberSigma brings together cybersecurity expertise, regulatory knowledge and structured methods to support scalable, sustainable compliance.
Technical and organisational controls are built in, including access management, encryption, monitoring and incident response, aligned with the DPDP Act.
Support spans businesses in BFSI, fintech, IT services, healthcare, e-commerce, manufacturing, SaaS and early-stage startups.
Non-compliance with the DPDP Act 2023 can attract penalties of up to ₹250 crore, depending on the nature and severity of the violation.
A Privacy Impact Assessment identifies privacy risks in high-risk processing activities and defines the measures needed to keep processing lawful and accountable.
CyberSigma tracks DPDP updates, global privacy laws, regulatory guidance and enforcement trends to keep compliance programmes current.
The Data Protection Amendment Act 2025 strengthens enforcement, clarifies compliance obligations and raises accountability under India's DPDP framework.
Recent DPDP updates focus on operational rules, compliance timelines, enforcement readiness and governance expectations for businesses.
DPDP Rules 2025 set operational requirements for consent management, grievance redressal, breach notification, data security and compliance governance.
The DPDP Act sets out rights for individuals and obligations for organisations covering lawful processing, security, accountability and penalties for violations.
Penalties under DPDP Rules 2025 are graded by severity, intent and impact, with significant financial consequences for non-compliance.
Lawfulness, purpose limitation, data minimisation, accuracy, storage limitation, security and accountability form the core principles of data protection.
The rules cover consent handling, rights management, security controls, breach response, transparency, vendor governance, accountability and compliance documentation.
Lawful processing, individual rights, data security and accountability are the four fundamental elements of effective data protection.
People, processes and technology are the three pillars that sustain DPDP compliance.
Principle 5 focuses on appropriate security safeguards that protect personal data from unauthorised access, breaches and misuse.