COMPLIANCE
20/03/2026
Know the Law. Avoid the Fine.
India's DPDP Act 2023 is the most significant data protection law for businesses operating in the country. If you collect or process personal data of Indian citizens, this law applies to you — regardless of your size or industry.
Compliance
Data Privacy
Services
DPDP Compliance & Advisory
Category
Regulatory Compliance
Client
All Organizations Operating in India
Analysis — Overview and Key Requirements
The DPDP Act establishes a legal framework for how personal data must be collected, stored, processed, and deleted in India. It gives individuals clear rights over their personal information and places firm obligations on organizations to handle that data responsibly — with real consequences for non-compliance.
What the DPDP Act Covers
DPDP
The Act governs how personal data of Indian citizens must be collected, stored, and processed.
Organizations are classified as Data Fiduciaries and carry full legal responsibility for data handling.
Individuals gain clear rights — including access, correction, and erasure of their personal data.
The Act applies to all businesses operating in India, regardless of size or industry.
Why It Applies to Your Business
Whether you're a startup collecting customer emails or an enterprise processing employee records, the DPDP Act applies. Any organization that determines the purpose and means of processing personal data is a Data Fiduciary — and that includes most businesses operating digitally in India today.
Problem — The Cost of Non-Compliance
Many businesses are still unaware of how the DPDP Act affects their day-to-day operations. Missing consent requirements, failing to honor data subject requests, or neglecting breach notification deadlines can trigger regulatory scrutiny — and the penalties are significant enough to threaten business continuity.
What's at Stake
PENALTY
Penalties for violations can reach up to ₹250 Crores, posing serious financial risk.
Many businesses unknowingly violate consent requirements through existing data collection practices.
Failure to honor data subject requests can trigger formal complaints to the Data Protection Board.
Inadequate breach notification procedures can result in compounding penalties and reputational damage.
Solution — Compliance and Deployment
ENVISTA provides end-to-end DPDP compliance support — from initial gap assessments to ongoing monitoring. We work with your team to build a compliance roadmap that fits your operations, your data flows, and your regulatory obligations.
How ENVISTA Helps
ENVISTA
Conduct gap assessments against DPDP Act requirements.
Develop privacy policies, consent mechanisms, and data handling procedures.
Map all personal data flows across your organization.
Build breach response and notification procedures for immediate readiness.
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