Navigate India's Data Privacy Landscape with Confidence
Expert consulting and compliance services for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — helping organisations build trust, manage risk, and achieve lasting compliance.
Speak With Our ExpertsUnderstanding the Law
India's landmark legislation governing how organisations collect, process, store, and manage personal data.
Year of Enactment
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 was notified on 11 August 2023. It replaces decades-old provisions under the IT Act and aligns India with global data protection standards such as the EU's GDPR. Rules are being progressively notified, making early preparation critical for organisations across all sectors.
Extraterritorial Reach
The Act applies to processing of personal data of Indian citizens even when done outside India — its scope extends to global organisations serving Indian customers, not just those incorporated in India.
Objectives of the DPDP Act
The Act balances individuals' right to protect their personal data against the need for lawful processing for legitimate purposes.
Protect Citizens' Rights
Right to know, correct, erase, and seek grievance redressal for personal data collected by organisations.
Regulate Data Fiduciaries
Clear duties on organisations that determine the purpose and means of processing personal data.
Consent as Foundation
Free, informed, specific, and unambiguous consent as the primary basis for processing, with plain-language notices.
Independent Oversight
The Data Protection Board of India (DPBI) handles complaints and imposes penalties for non-compliance.
What Your Organisation Must Do
Compliance is not a one-time exercise — it is a continuous programme. Here is the structured journey every organisation must undertake.
Compliance Roadmap
Data Inventory & Mapping
Identify personal data categories, processing activities, storage locations, and cross-border flows. Build a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA).
Consent Framework Design
Granular, withdrawable consent mechanisms. Plain-language privacy notices, Consent Manager dashboard, and verifiable parental consent for minors.
Data Principal Rights Management
Mechanisms for access, correction, erasure, nomination, and grievance redressal — within prescribed timelines.
Security Safeguards & Breach Response
Reasonable security measures and a breach notification protocol to inform the Board and affected Data Principals without delay.
Significant Data Fiduciary Obligations
SDFs must appoint an India-resident DPO, conduct DPIAs, and engage independent auditors annually.
Vendor & Processor Due Diligence
Contractually bind processors and third-party vendors to adequate data protection obligations, with regular audits.
Policies, Training & Culture
Organisation-wide data protection policies, employee training, and periodic compliance reviews.
Implications of Non-Compliance
The Data Protection Board of India can impose substantial financial penalties — and the reputational damage often costs more.
₹250 Crore
Negligence in implementing reasonable security safeguards leading to a personal data breach.
₹200 Crore
Failure to obtain verifiable parental consent before processing the data of children (under 18).
₹200 Crore
Failure to notify the Board and affected Data Principals of a data breach in a timely manner.
₹10,000
Data Principals' duty violations — such as providing false personal information.
Reputational Damage
Public adjudication proceedings expose organisations to customer distrust and media scrutiny.
Operational Disruption
The Board may direct suspension of processing activities until compliance is demonstrated.
How G Venkatesh Consulting Supports You
Deep regulatory expertise and practical implementation experience across every stage of your DPDP compliance journey.
Gap Assessment & Readiness Review
Comprehensive audit of current data practices against DPDP requirements with a prioritised remediation roadmap.
Data Mapping & RoPA
End-to-end data flow mapping, asset inventory, and Records of Processing Activities across all business units.
Policy & Notice Drafting
Privacy notices, consent forms, internal policies, processor agreements, and grievance handling procedures.
Data Protection Impact Assessment
Structured DPIA methodology for high-risk processing activities, with mitigation strategies and documentation.
DPO as a Service
Virtual or embedded Data Protection Officer services — especially for SDFs — without a full-time senior hire.
Training & Awareness
Role-based data protection training, leadership workshops, and executive briefings for a privacy-first culture.
Cross-border Data Transfer Advisory
Guidance on lawful mechanisms for transferring personal data outside India, including adequacy evaluation.
Breach Response & Notification
Incident response planning and real-time advisory for managing breaches and regulatory notifications.
Ongoing Compliance Retainer
Continuous monitoring of regulatory developments and periodic compliance reviews to stay ahead of change.
Why Choose Us
Deep knowledge of Indian regulatory frameworks combined with global data protection best practices.
Regulatory Specialists
Deep expertise in the DPDP Act with working knowledge of GDPR, ISO 27701, and global privacy frameworks.
End-to-end Partnership
From gap assessment through implementation to ongoing assurance — we stay with you through the full journey.
Sector Experience
Hands-on experience across BFSI, healthcare, e-commerce, EdTech, SaaS, and manufacturing sectors.
Compliance as an Enabler
A pragmatic, outcome-driven methodology that builds trust and competitive differentiation — not just box-ticking.
Ready to Begin Your DPDP Compliance Journey?
Speak with our experts at G Venkatesh Consulting, a division of Realis Teknoo.