Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act)
Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is India’s comprehensive data protection law designed to safeguard the personal data of individuals and regulate how organizations collect, store, process, and share digital personal data.
With increasing digital adoption, cloud usage, and data driven operations, compliance with the DPDP Act is no longer optional. It is a legal requirement for organizations handling personal data of Indian citizens.
What is Personal Data under the DPDP Act?
Personal data refers to any information that can identify an individual, such as:
- Name, phone number, email address
- Aadhaar, PAN, passport details
- Financial information
- Login credentials and digital identifiers
- Employee and customer records
The Act applies to all digital personal data, whether collected online or offline and later digitized.
Who Needs to Comply?
The DPDP Act applies to:
- Private companies and enterprises
- Startups and SMEs
- Government bodies and public sector organizations
- Websites, applications, and digital platforms.
Organizations using cloud services or data centers
If your organization collects, processes, or stores personal data, compliance is mandatory
Key Requirements of the DPDP Act
Lawful Purpose and Consent
Organizations must collect personal data only for a clear and lawful purpose. Valid and informed user consent is mandatory, except where exemptions apply under the law.
Data Principal Rights
Individuals have the right to:
- Know what data is being collected and why
- Access, correct, or delete their personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Raise grievances related to misuse of their data
Data Security and Protection
Organizations must implement reasonable security safeguards to prevent:
- Data breaches
- Unauthorized access
- Data loss or misuse
Data Breach Notification
In case of a data breach, organizations must notify the relevant authorities and affected individuals within defined timelines.
Data Retention and Deletion
Personal data must be retained only as long as required for the stated purpose and deleted thereafter.
Penalties for Non Compliance
Failure to comply can lead to significant financial penalties, reputational damage, and loss of business trust.
Why DPDP Compliance is Critical for Your Organization
- Protects customer and employee trust
- Enables eligibility for government and enterprise projects
- Reduces legal and regulatory risks
- Strengthens cybersecurity posture
- Improves brand credibility and compliance readiness
How Core5 Helps Your Organization Comply with the DPDP Act
Core5 Systems Private Limited enables organizations to achieve DPDP Act compliance through structured, secure, and scalable IT solutions.
DPDP Compliance Assessment
- Data discovery and classification
- Gap analysis against DPDP requirements
- Risk identification and compliance roadmap
Secure IT and Cloud Architecture
- Secure cloud implementation on AWS and enterprise platforms
- Identity and access management
- Encryption, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
Data Governance and Policy Implementation
- Consent management frameworks
- Data retention and deletion policies
- Role based access controls
- Logging, monitoring, and audit readiness
Cybersecurity and Data Protection
- Endpoint and network security solutions
- Data loss prevention strategies
- Continuous monitoring and threat detection
Ongoing Compliance Support
- Managed IT and cloud services
- Compliance aligned infrastructure support
- Continuous improvement as regulations evolve
Stay Compliant. Stay Secure. Stay Trusted.
DPDP compliance is not just about meeting legal requirements. It is about building trust, protecting data, and future proofing your digital operations.
Partner with Core5 to simplify DPDP compliance and strengthen your organization’s data protection framework.
Why Choose Core5
- Proven expertise in enterprise IT, cloud, and government projects
- Experience in secure, compliant system design
- Dedicated technical and consulting teams
- Focus on practical, business aligned compliance solutions
- Strong understanding of Indian regulatory frameworks