India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is now critical for any enterprise handling personal data. Achieving DPDPA compliance for enterprises and ensuring PII protection under DPDPA is essential, not just to avoid penalties, but to build trust and safeguard customers.
This guide outlines key obligations, including Rule 3 (Notice Requirements for Data Fiduciaries), Rule 4 (Consent Managers) , Rule 6(1)(a) encryption, Rule 6(1)(g) organisational measures, Rule 8(3) erasure, and Rule 13(3) audit, with practical strategies for compliance.
Who Must Comply?
Enterprises that:
- Collect or process customer or employee PII
- Operate in India or handle data of Indian citizens , are data fiduciaries under DPDPA.
- Non-compliance risks include financial penalties, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational damage.
Key Compliance Rules:
Rule 3 – Notice Requirements for Data Fiduciaries
Data Fiduciaries must issue standalone, clear, plain-language notices to Data Principals before processing personal data. Notices must include:
- An itemized list of personal data being processed
- The specific purpose(s) and goods, services, or uses enabled
Notices must also provide:
- A link to the Data Fiduciary’s website/app
- Easy ways to: Withdraw consent (as easily as giving it)
Exercise rights under the Act
File complaints with the Data Protection Board
Clear notices are essential for valid consent and lawful processing.
Rule 4 – Consent Manager Framework
Enterprises must use Data Protection Board–registered Consent Managers to manage consent at scale. Consent Managers must:
- Be registered and publicly listed
- Act independently and in the best interests of Data Principals
- Comply with obligations under the First Schedule
The Board may seek information, issue directions, or suspend/cancel registration to protect Data Principals.
Rule 6 – Securing Personal Data
- 6(1)(a) Encryption & Tokens: Encrypt PII, use masking, and virtual tokens. Avoid exposing PII during processing.
- 6(1)(g) Organisational Measures: Implement secure architecture, access controls, privacy policies, and audit logs.
Rule 8 – Erasure & Correction
- 8(3) Timely Erasure: Respond to data deletion requests within days. Centralized PII Data Vaults and tokenization simplify compliance.
Rule 13 – Accountability & Audit
- 13(3) Audit Trails: Maintain logs of access and processing. Continuous auditing ensures you can demonstrate compliance during regulatory reviews.
Why Traditional Systems Fall Short
Legacy systems often require decrypting PII, respond slowly to erasure requests, and lack traceable audit logs – putting enterprises at regulatory and breach risk.
How Enterprises Can Comply Efficiently
A centralized PII Data Vault provides:
- Searchable Encryption: Process data without decrypting (Rule 6(1)(a))
- Tokenization: Protects PII from exposure
- Continuous Audit Trails: Meets Rule 6(1)(g) & 13(3) compliance
- Rapid Erasure & Correction: Handles Rule 8(3) requests even in legacy systems
This architecture ensures PII protection under DPDPA, reduces breach risk, and simplifies audits.
Data Fiduciary Responsibilities
Enterprises must:
- Collect and process data transparently
- Secure data at all times
- Respond promptly to erasure or correction requests
- Maintain accountability and audit records
Compliance is not just legal – it builds trust and a competitive advantage.
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