DPDP Act 2023 – Technical Compliance Guide
A practical guide for Indian businesses, SMEs, and educational institutions to navigate the technical requirements of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
What is the DPDP Act 2023?
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 is India's comprehensive new data privacy law. It establishes the rules for how businesses must collect, store, and process the personal data of Indian citizens. The Act grants individuals rights over their data and imposes significant obligations on organizations—with steep penalties for non-compliance.
Why Technical Security Matters
Legal paperwork and privacy policies are important, but they are not enough. The DPDP Act requires organizations to implement "reasonable security safeguards" to prevent data breaches. This means your IT systems, networks, and applications must be technically secure. Compliance is not just a legal exercise; it's a technical challenge that requires deep security expertise.
A Short DPDP Technical Checklist
Data Mapping and Classification
Consent Management Review
Secure Data Storage & Encryption
Access Control Policies
Data Breach Response Plan
Third Party Vendor Risk Assessment
Secure Data in Transit (TLS/SSL)
Regular Vulnerability Scans
Common Mistakes Colleges & SMEs Make
Relying only on policy documents without implementing technical controls to protect data.
Not knowing what personal data is collected, where it's stored, and how it flows through systems.
Using pre checked boxes or bundling consent, which is not compliant with the DPDP Act.
Giving employees overly broad access to sensitive data without a 'need to know' basis.
Storing personal data in unencrypted databases or insecure spreadsheets.
Failing to prepare for a data breach, leading to chaotic responses and increased fines.
How Alcyone Secure Helps
We bridge the gap between legal requirements and technical implementation. Our tiered assessments are designed to give you a clear, actionable path to compliance, regardless of your organization's size.
Tier 1: Basic Review
Provides a high-level overview of your compliance posture, perfect for websites and small businesses getting started.
Tier 2: Full Assessment
A deep dive technical assessment with an onsite visit, ideal for mid-sized organizations like colleges and hospitals.
Tier 3: Compliance Program
A comprehensive 2-month program with follow-ups to guide large institutions to full DPDP readiness.