India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023, makes a significant change to how organizations collect, process, and protect personal information. As companies prepare for phased compliance, here's a brief overview of what the law will bring.
The implementation process is challenging, especially for enterprises with legacy systems and fragmented data. Regulated industries remain slow due to evolving interpretations and multi?regulator dependencies.
The toughest areas include:
There is more to DPDPA than just compliance; it's India's push for a trustworthy, privacy-first digital economy. For businesses, it’s both a challenge and an opportunity: those who adapt early will gain user trust and a competitive edge.
By - Subhash Singh Punjabi
CISO & Head Enterprise Architecture
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd.