DPDP Compliance Resource Hub

Understand India's DPDP Act — In Plain English

Practical guides for Indian SMBs, e-commerce sellers, schools, and businesses. No legal jargon — just what you need to know and do.

Compliance · 6 min

DPDP Penalties: The Complete Guide — ₹50 Crore to ₹250 Crore

A detailed breakdown of every penalty under the DPDP Act 2023. Which violations cost how much, how the Data Protection Board determines fines, and what aggravating factors apply.

22 Nov 2025

Platform Guide · 8 min

WhatsApp Sellers and DPDP: Your Complete Compliance Guide

If you take orders on WhatsApp, collect addresses via DM, or maintain a broadcast list — you are covered under the DPDP Act 2023. Here's exactly what you need to do.

1 Dec 2025

Platform Guide · 7 min

Instagram Sellers and DPDP Act 2023: What You Need to Know

Selling on Instagram? Every DM with a delivery address is personal data under the DPDP Act. Here's the complete guide for Instagram sellers in India.

8 Dec 2025

Platform Guide · 9 min

Shopify Stores and DPDP Act 2023: The Complete Compliance Checklist

Running a Shopify store that sells to Indian customers? Here's your step-by-step DPDP compliance checklist — from checkout consent to DSR handling to breach notification.

15 Dec 2025

Explainer · 5 min

What is a Data Fiduciary? (And Are You One?)

The term "Data Fiduciary" is central to the DPDP Act 2023. Here's what it means, how it differs from a Data Processor, and how to determine if your business is one.

22 Dec 2025

Explainer · 8 min

DPDP vs GDPR: Key Differences Every Indian Business Must Know

India's DPDP Act 2023 and Europe's GDPR are both data protection laws — but they differ significantly in scope, penalties, and obligations. Here's the complete comparison.

5 Jan 2026

Sector Guide · 7 min

DPDP Parental Consent: A Complete Guide for Schools and EdTech

DPDP Rule 10 requires verifiable parental consent before processing any child's data. Here's what this means for schools, coaching centres, and EdTech platforms.

12 Jan 2026

Explainer · 6 min

Customer Rights Under DPDP: What Your Customers Can Demand

The DPDP Act grants Indian customers specific rights over their personal data. Here's every right, what it means for businesses, and how to build a compliant DSR process.

19 Jan 2026

How-To · 8 min

How to Write a DPDP-Compliant Privacy Notice (With Template)

Section 5 of the DPDP Act requires every business to publish a privacy notice before collecting data. Here's exactly what it must contain, with a template you can adapt.

26 Jan 2026

Compliance · 6 min

The 72-Hour Breach Notification Rule: DPDP Act Explained

Under the DPDP Act, a personal data breach must be reported to the Data Protection Board within 72 hours. Here's what triggers this obligation, how to report, and what happens if you miss the deadline.

2 Feb 2026

How-To · 10 min

DPDP Compliance Checklist for Small Businesses: 14 Steps to May 2027

A practical, no-jargon DPDP compliance checklist specifically for Indian SMBs. 14 concrete steps to get fully compliant before the May 2027 enforcement deadline.

9 Feb 2026

Sector Guide · 7 min

Auto Dealers and DPDP Act 2023: Handling PAN, Aadhaar, and Finance Data

Auto dealerships collect some of the most sensitive personal data in India — PAN, Aadhaar, finance records, vehicle registration. Here's your complete DPDP compliance guide.

16 Feb 2026

Regulatory · 8 min

DPDP Rules 2025 Explained: What Changes on May 13, 2027?

The DPDP Rules 2025 (G.S.R. 846(E)) detail the specific procedures businesses must follow under the DPDP Act. Here's a plain-English breakdown of Rules 5-23 and their May 2027 implications.

23 Feb 2026

Sector Guide · 7 min

Hotels and Hospitality: Your DPDP Act Compliance Guide

Hotels collect Aadhaar, passport, travel dates, and financial data from every guest. Here's the complete DPDP compliance guide for the Indian hospitality sector.

2 Mar 2026

Compliance · 6 min

DPDP Consent Requirements: What Valid Consent Actually Looks Like

Section 6 of the DPDP Act sets out strict requirements for valid consent. A pre-ticked checkbox or buried terms are not enough. Here's what the law actually requires.

9 Mar 2026

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