DPDP Act readiness for technology businesses
A practical first-pass framework for product, legal and security teams deciding what to document and implement first.
Data>Nuance
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 places operational responsibilities on organisations that process digital personal data. Technology businesses should begin with the decisions they can evidence.
Start with the processing map
List the personal data collected across products, marketing, employment, support, analytics and vendors. For each activity identify the purpose, the relevant system, access points, retention position and any transfer to a processor.
Prioritise obligations
A first readiness review should address:
- the lawful purpose and processing basis;
- notice content and consent journeys where required;
- safeguards, vendor instructions and breach readiness;
- rights and grievance workflows; and
- whether children or Significant Data Fiduciary duties require heightened controls.
Turn advice into records
The useful output is not a general statement of compliance. It is a sequenced roadmap, accountable owners and records showing why controls were chosen.
This publication is general information and is not legal advice for a specific organisation or matter.