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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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