Privacy and personal data governance review

TECHNOLOGY, PRIVACY & DIGITAL

DPDP (Digital Personal Data Protection) Compliance

Building DPDP Readiness. Strengthening Personal Data Governance. Supporting Responsible Digital Business.

OUR SERVICES FOR DPDP COMPLIANCE

Our DPDP Compliance Services

Applicability, governance, data mapping, notices, consent and implementation support for organisations handling personal data.

DPDP Applicability & Regulatory Readiness Assessment

Assess processing activities, organisational roles, exemptions, commencement and implementation requirements.

Data Fiduciary Governance & Personal Data Mapping

Identify processing activities, data flows, purposes, retention and organisational accountability.

Privacy Notices, Consent & Data Principal Rights

Develop notices, consent workflows, rights-handling procedures and grievance mechanisms.

Children’s Data, Processor & Cross-Border Advisory

Review age-related processing, processor agreements, international transfers and applicable safeguards.

Security Safeguards & Breach Response

Support safeguards, incident response, notification procedures and regulatory coordination.

Significant Data Fiduciary & Ongoing Compliance

Advise on additional obligations, accountability arrangements, assessments and monitoring where applicable.

KEY BENEFITS

Why DPDP Compliance is Necessary

DPDP readiness starts with understanding personal data, processing purposes, organisational roles and user interactions. A practical implementation plan connects legal requirements with data inventories, notices, consent workflows, vendor terms, safeguards and response procedures.

Meet statutory obligations and reduce legal risk

Map organisational responsibilities to applicable provisions and rules.

Improve personal data governance and accountability

Assign ownership and document decisions across data lifecycle activities.

Enhance customer and stakeholder trust

Make privacy practices clearer and support responsible data handling.

Strengthen rights-request and breach readiness

Prepare teams to handle requests, complaints and incidents consistently.

Prepare for regulatory scrutiny

Maintain records, policies and evidence aligned with the compliance roadmap.

Enable sustainable digital business growth

Integrate privacy considerations into products, vendors and business changes.

WHO NEEDS THESE SERVICES?

Who Needs DPDP Compliance Services?

Companies and LLPs
Organisations collecting or using personal data in their business operations.
Startups and technology firms
Digital services managing user accounts, analytics and platform data.
E-commerce platforms
Businesses processing customer, seller and transaction information.
Banks and financial institutions
Entities handling customer and employee information under sector requirements.
Healthcare and education
Organisations processing sensitive or child-related personal data.
Data processors and vendors
Service providers processing personal data for business customers.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

DPDP vs Data Protection & Privacy vs Cybersecurity

The right approach depends on the organisation, activity, applicable law and operational requirements.

DPDP vs Data Protection & Privacy vs Cybersecurity

Parameter	DPDP Compliance	Data Protection & Privacy	Cybersecurity Advisory
Primary purpose	Implement DPDP obligations	Privacy governance across laws	Security and incident compliance
Focus area	Statutory DPDP framework	Multiple privacy and sectoral laws	Security controls and reporting
Typical output	Compliance roadmap and records	Privacy governance framework	Cybersecurity compliance plan
Typical users	Data fiduciaries and processors	Legal, compliance and business teams	IT, security and risk teams

This comparison is illustrative and does not replace an assessment of the relevant facts and current legal requirements.

DPDP COMPLIANCE ADVISORY PROCESS

A seven-stage DPDP compliance process

Map personal data and roles, prioritise gaps, implement practical controls and establish continuing oversight.

Initial Consultation & Profiling
Understand business activities, products, data use and operating jurisdictions.
Regulatory Applicability & Assessment
Review applicable provisions, roles, processing purposes and obligations.
Data Mapping & Gap Assessment
Identify personal data, systems, vendors, retention and control gaps.
Implementation Roadmap
Prioritise notices, consent, rights, contracts, safeguards and governance actions.
Documentation & Process Implementation
Prepare policies, records, procedures and contractual updates.
Incident Readiness & Management Review
Establish response coordination, escalation and management oversight.
Ongoing Monitoring & Updates
Monitor legal changes, data use, vendors, complaints and compliance evidence.

DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required (Illustrative)

The final checklist depends on the organisation, activities, data or service model and applicable jurisdictions.

Corporate and statutory documents
Data inventory and processing records
Privacy policies and notices
Consent and preference records
Vendor agreements and DPAs
Information security policies
Incident response plans
Previous assessments and audit reports

PROS AND CONS

Pros and Cons of DPDP Compliance

Key Advantages

DPDP Applicability & Regulatory Readiness Assessment
Data Fiduciary Governance & Personal Data Mapping
Privacy Notices, Consent & Data Principal Rights
Children’s Data, Processor & Cross-Border Advisory
Security Safeguards & Breach Response
Significant Data Fiduciary & Ongoing Compliance

Key Challenges

Meet statutory obligations and reduce legal risk
Improve personal data governance and accountability
Enhance customer and stakeholder trust
Strengthen rights-request and breach readiness
Prepare for regulatory scrutiny
Enable sustainable digital business growth

GOVERNMENT & STATUTORY FEES (EXAMPLES)

Fees vary by matter, scope and jurisdiction

Professional fees depend on scope, complexity, number of stakeholders, jurisdictions and review requirements. Government fees, stamp duty and third-party charges are separate and confirmed against applicable requirements.

INITIAL REVIEW

DPDP Compliance Assessment

By scope

Initial consultation and scope review
Applicability and risk assessment
Review of available records or agreements
Recommended action plan

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IMPLEMENTATION & ONGOING SUPPORT

DPDP Compliance Advisory

Tailored

Detailed advisory and documentation support
Implementation and stakeholder coordination
Regulatory and vendor support
Ongoing monitoring as agreed

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FOR COMPLEX REQUIREMENTS

Customised Quote

For complex ownership, activity-specific permissions, foreign participation or tailored requirements.

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Government charges, applicable taxes and third-party costs are confirmed separately as part of the proposed scope.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A few useful answers

Answers to common questions about dpdp (digital personal data protection) compliance, legal requirements and advisory support.

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What is DPDP compliance?

Is the DPDP Act applicable to every business?

Does every business need a Data Protection Officer?

Can personal data be transferred outside India?

What should organisations do first?

How can Astronis Global help?

TESTIMONIALS

Clear advice. Practical direction.

Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.

Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.

Ananya MehtaChief Executive Officer, Northstar Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.★★★★★

The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.

Rohan KapoorFounder & Managing Director, Vertex Digital Solutions★★★★

Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.

Priya NairGeneral Counsel, Meridian Healthcare Group★★★★★

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