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Understanding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA): A Data Protection Perspective

Apurv Garg

January 22, 2025

Understanding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA): A Data Protection Perspective

DPDPA: A Deep Dive into India’s Data Protection Revolution

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is currently the most discussed topic in India and beyond. With its potential to transform the digital privacy landscape, a closer look reveals two key aspects of the draft:

Data Protection
Consent Management

Among experts we’ve engaged with, there is consensus that the rules around Data Protection are far clearer. This clarity stems from alignment with existing RBI/SEBI Infosec guidelines, providing a solid foundation for compliance.

Key Takeaways on Data Protection

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DPDPA: A Catch-Up or a Revolution?

The Third Schedule of the DPDPA highlights key sectors like e-commerce, gaming, and social media for enhanced scrutiny. Despite their rapid innovation, these industries often lag in adopting robust security measures compared to sectors regulated by RBI, SEBI, or IRDAI. This focus also hints at the evolving definition of a Significant Data Fiduciary.

Conclusion

As India’s digital ecosystem continues to grow, the DPDPA isn’t just a compliance framework; it’s a step toward a privacy-first, user-centric digital economy. While Data Protection provisions show promise, further clarity on Consent Management will solidify its impact. Stay tuned as we explore governance and consent rules in upcoming discussions.

How Aurva Simplifies DPDPA Compliance for Organizations

Identify and classify sensitive data
Understand the purpose of data collection
Monitor data flows to ensure sensitive data isn’t leaving the country
Database Activity Monitor (DAM) to track sensitive data access
Limit the access of sensitive data by understanding who has access to data vs the actual accessors
Automate ROPA and Impact Assessment using Aurva's AI agents
Data Deletion using Aurva's DSAR

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