DPDP Board Briefing Cost: Price & What You Get (India)

DPDP Board Briefing Cost: Quick Answer

A comprehensive DPDP Board Briefing, aimed at educating your leadership on critical compliance aspects and risks, typically falls within the scope of MBS's DPDP Workshop or Full DPDP Consulting services.

You can expect a cost range of ₹5 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs, depending on the depth, customisation, and follow-up support required. This service ensures your board understands their role and the strategic implications of DPDP.

What a DPDP Board Briefing Actually Covers

A DPDP Board Briefing delivered by Sushant Pasamarty provides a strategic, high-level overview of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, specifically tailored for founders, CXOs, and directors. It addresses their fiduciary duties and the operational impact on the business.

1. Strategic Overview & Risk Landscape: Sushant outlines the key provisions of DPDP, focusing on areas relevant to board-level oversight. This includes potential penalties, reputational risks, and the strategic advantages of compliance.
2. Fiduciary Duties & Liabilities: Clarifies the responsibilities of directors and CXOs under DPDP, including data governance, accountability frameworks, and personal liabilities in case of non-compliance.
3. Impact on Business Operations: Explains how DPDP affects different departments—from product development and HR to marketing and vendor management—and the necessary organisational shifts.
4. Readiness Assessment & Roadmap Summary: Presents the high-level findings of your organisation's DPDP readiness (if a prior audit was conducted) and a summarised roadmap for achieving and maintaining compliance.
5. Q&A and Strategic Discussion: Facilitates an open discussion to address specific concerns from the board, guiding them on critical decision-making points and resource allocation for compliance initiatives.

Cost Breakdown: DPDP Board Briefing within MBS Services

The cost for a DPDP Board Briefing is integrated into MBS's more comprehensive service tiers, reflecting the preparatory work and strategic value it delivers. It is never a standalone, one-hour session but part of a deeper engagement.

Factors Influencing the Cost

The price for a Board Briefing, as part of the DPDP Workshop or Full DPDP Consulting, can vary based on several factors:

• Organisational Complexity: Larger organisations with multiple business units, diverse data processing activities, or global operations require more extensive pre-briefing analysis and tailored content.
• Customisation Level: While a standard briefing covers core aspects, deep dives into specific industry risks (e.g., e-commerce marketplaces, VC funds) or unique business models increase the preparation time.
• Follow-up & Support: Extended Q&A sessions, follow-up strategic advice, or additional briefing materials for new board members will influence the overall engagement cost.
• Pre-existing Readiness: If minimal internal readiness data is available, more foundational work (Data Mapping and Gap Analysis) is required as part of the Workshop, leading to the higher end of the price range.

Comparison with Other MBS DPDP Tiers

Understanding where the Board Briefing fits within MBS's productized services helps clarify value:

• Data Mapping (₹1.5L – ₹3L): This foundational step identifies where personal data lives. It's crucial data for a briefing but doesn't include the strategic presentation or recommendations.
• DPDP Readiness Audit (₹2L – ₹6L): Builds on Data Mapping by identifying compliance gaps. This provides the 'what' of your compliance status, but not the board-level 'how' and 'why' from a strategic perspective.
• DPDP Workshop (₹5L – ₹10L): This is the ideal tier for integrating a Board Briefing. It combines data insights and gap analysis with prioritised recommendations, making the briefing highly relevant and action-oriented for leadership. Sushant synthesises complex information into a clear strategic narrative.
• Full DPDP Consulting (₹7L – ₹12L): This top-tier service includes everything from the Workshop, extending to implementation support, DPO training, and a final readiness opinion. The Board Briefing here is part of an ongoing, comprehensive compliance journey, ensuring sustained board oversight.

Your Next Step to Board Readiness

Ensuring your board is fully informed and strategically aligned on DPDP compliance is paramount. A Board Briefing from Sushant Pasamarty, drawing on his experience at IDfy, CyberArk, and leading due diligence, provides clarity and confidence.

To understand which MBS service tier, including a Board Briefing, best fits your organisation's needs, use our free online calculator. It helps estimate your specific DPDP compliance costs.