DPDP Act 2026: Compliance Deadline Approaches for Indian Companies
Source: Government of India
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act compliance deadline is approaching, requiring all Indian companies handling personal data to implement robust data protection measures. Organizations face significant penalties for non-compliance.
Key Requirements
- Appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) ??? mandatory for all significant data fiduciaries
- Implement consent management framework for all personal data processing
- Data breach notification within 72 hours to Data Protection Board
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) for high-risk processing
- Maintain records of all data processing activities
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Non-compliance can result in penalties of up to ???250 crore or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher. The Data Protection Board has already begun issuing show-cause notices to organizations that have not appointed DPOs or implemented basic privacy controls.
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