Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

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Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

Helping organisations navigate DPDP Act requirements with practical, audit-ready compliance frameworks.
We enable lawful data processing while mitigating regulatory, financial, and reputational risk.

Service Overview

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is India’s principal legislation governing the processing of digital personal data. It establishes a comprehensive compliance framework balancing individuals’ right to privacy with organisations’ legitimate data-processing needs.

PGAS & Associates assists businesses in understanding, implementing, and operationalising DPDP Act requirements through practical, risk-aligned, and audit-ready compliance solutions.

Why This Service Is Needed

With rapid digitisation, businesses increasingly handle large volumes of personal data across platforms, geographies, and systems. The DPDP Act introduces stringent obligations, enhanced individual rights, and severe financial penalties for non-compliance—up to ₹250 crores.

Organisations must now move beyond informal data practices to structured governance, documented controls, and accountable data-processing mechanisms.

Challenges & Risks Involved

Businesses subject to the DPDP Act commonly face:

Unclear mapping of personal data flows and processing activities
Inadequate consent mechanisms and documentation
Lack of policies for data minimisation, retention, and erasure
Breach response and notification readiness gaps
Exposure to monetary penalties, reputational damage, and regulatory action

Our Approach

PGAS & Associates follows a structured, compliance-first, and risk-based approach, including:

Assessment of DPDP Act applicability and fiduciary obligations

Data-mapping and identification of processing purposes

Gap analysis against statutory requirements

Design of governance frameworks and internal controls

Practical implementation support and compliance reviews

Our DPDP Act Compliance Services

We provide end-to-end advisory and implementation support to help organisations operationalise DPDP Act requirements in a practical, compliant, and audit-ready manner. Our key services include:

DPDP Act Applicability Assessment, Data Mapping & Compliance Roadmap

Assessment of Act applicability and fiduciary obligations, coupled with end-to-end data mapping and creation of a personal data inventory, followed by a phased and business-aligned compliance roadmap.

Consent Management & Policy Framework Design

Design and review of consent mechanisms, privacy notices, data-retention policies, and internal SOPs to ensure lawful processing, transparency, and embedded operational compliance.

Breach Response Planning & Regulatory Readiness

Development of incident-response frameworks, escalation protocols, and notification processes to ensure timely, compliant, and defensible handling of personal data breaches.

Advisory for Significant Data Fiduciaries & Enhanced Governance

Specialised advisory for entities classified or likely to be classified as Significant Data Fiduciaries, covering enhanced accountability, governance structures, and statutory obligations.

Compliance Reviews, Audits & Ongoing Advisory Support

Periodic gap assessments, compliance audits, and continuous advisory support to address evolving regulatory expectations and business changes.

1. Business Interruption & Loss of Profit Certification

We quantify loss of turnover, contribution, and profits arising from:

Our reports are suitable for insurance claims, lenders, and courts.

2. Fraud, Misappropriation & Financial Damage Assessment

We measure losses arising from:

This includes tracing of funds, reconstruction of accounts, and calculation of recoverable losses.

3. Contract Breach & Commercial Loss Evaluation

We quantify financial damages from:

Losses are computed using but-for analysis, lost profit models, and cost recovery methods accepted in arbitration and litigation.

4. Litigation, Arbitration & Regulatory Claim Support

We prepare expert financial loss reports for:

Our work is aligned with ICAI standards, evidentiary requirements, and cross-examination defensibility.

Why PGAS & Associates

Clients choose PGAS & Associates for DPDP Act compliance because we offer:

Strong understanding of regulatory, governance, and risk frameworks
Practical, business-aligned implementation approach
Integrated perspective covering compliance, controls, and documentation
Experience in high-scrutiny and regulatory environments
Clear, defensible, and audit-ready deliverables

Who We Serve

We assist:

Corporates and business groups handling customer or employee data
Startups, fin-techs, and digital platforms
Professional firms, service providers, and e-commerce entities
Entities classified or likely to be classified as Significant Data Fiduciaries
Organisations seeking structured data governance and compliance

Contact us today

If your organisation processes personal data and needs clarity on DPDP Act obligations, PGAS & Associates can help you build compliant, secure, and defensible data-protection frameworks.

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