Guide to India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)

India’s privacy landscape has fundamentally shifted. With the notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, the DPDPA is now moving from legislation to active implementation. This creates an urgent mandate for global organizations to integrate specific privacy controls into their business operations or face penalties reaching up to INR 2.5 billion (approx. US$30 million).

This comprehensive ebook demystifies the unique challenges of the DPDPA, which differs significantly from the GDPR and CCPA. From the “negative list” approach to cross-border transfers to the strict absence of “legitimate interest” as a lawful basis, this guide provides the roadmap you need. Whether you are navigating AI model training constraints, managing “Significant Data Fiduciary” obligations, or redesigning consent flows, this resource offers the regulatory intelligence required to secure your data and protect your brand.

“Stakeholders are advised to start preparing now; the law promises robust penalties (up to INR 500 million – 2.5 billion, approx. US$6-30 million) for noncompliance and represents an urgent mandate to integrate privacy into business operations.”