Question 1

What is the deadline for DPDP Act enforcement in India?

Accepted Answer

Hard enforcement for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act begins on May 13, 2027. The transition window is currently active.

Question 2

What are the penalties under the DPDP Act?

Accepted Answer

Penalties range from ₹50 Crores for general violations to ₹250 Crores for failure to take reasonable security safeguards.

Question 3

How much does DPDP compliance cost?

Accepted Answer

Market rates for comprehensive DPDP compliance range from ₹3-7 Lakhs for SMEs to ₹15+ Lakhs for enterprises. This includes awareness training, data audit, DPA deep-dive sessions, consent manager setup, and ongoing DPO support.

Question 4

Does DPDP apply to small businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The DPDP Act makes no distinction based on turnover. Even if you have 100 customers, if you collect digital personal data, you are a Data Fiduciary and must comply.

Question 5

What is included in a DPDP compliance workshop?

Accepted Answer

A 2-day DPDP workshop typically includes: understanding the DPDP Act, auditing your tech stack, in-depth data processor agreement (DPA) analysis, consent mechanism design, and a 90-day compliance roadmap with clear guidance.