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DPDP Act Compliance Guide
A comprehensive guide to ensuring your applications comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Jul 20, 2025
3 min read
By SecGrid Labs Team
Understanding the DPDP Act
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act represents a significant shift in how organizations must handle personal data. This comprehensive guide will help you understand and implement compliance requirements.
Key Requirements
Data Processing Principles
- Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
- Purpose limitation
- Data minimization
- Accuracy
- Storage limitation
- Security
- Accountability
Individual Rights
The Act grants individuals several rights regarding their personal data:
- Right to information
- Right of access
- Right to correction and erasure
- Right to data portability
- Right to restrict processing
Technical Implementation
Data Protection by Design
Implement technical measures to ensure compliance:
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
- Access controls and authentication
- Data anonymization and pseudonymization
- Automated data deletion processes
- Audit logging and monitoring
Organizational Measures
- Privacy impact assessments
- Data protection policies
- Staff training and awareness
- Incident response procedures
- Vendor management
Conclusion
DPDP Act compliance is not just a legal requirement but an opportunity to build trust with your users. By implementing robust data protection measures, you can differentiate your organization in the marketplace.
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