The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is India’s regulation to address concerns over data privacy and security.
Key highlights of the DPDP Act include data fiduciary responsibilities, explicit consent, access and erasure rights, data transfer regulations, and strict penalties for non-compliance.
The DPDP Act has similarities with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) but also has differences that reflect regional approaches to data protection.
Compliance with the DPDP Act is crucial to avoid reputational damage, legal penalties, and loss of consumer trust, and to gain a competitive advantage.