Full DPDP Consulting: Services, Deliverables, Costs

End-to-End DPDP Consulting: What's Included

Full DPDP Consulting from Meridian Bridge Strategy (MBS) is designed for Indian businesses seeking comprehensive support to achieve and maintain DPDP compliance. This service extends beyond planning, offering direct implementation assistance, DPO training, and a final readiness opinion. The cost for this comprehensive engagement ranges from ₹7 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs, typically spanning 3 to 6 months.

What Full DPDP Consulting Covers in Detail

This service builds upon our DPDP Workshop, adding crucial implementation and operational support. Sushant Pasamarty, founder of Meridian Bridge Strategy, personally oversees the strategic elements and ensures the practical application of DPDP principles within your organization.

• Comprehensive Data Mapping: We begin by identifying every personal data flow. This includes understanding who collects data, its journey through your systems, and which third-party vendors access it. This forms the bedrock for all subsequent compliance efforts.
• DPDP Readiness Audit & Gap Analysis: We assess your current processes against DPDP requirements. This audit covers consent mechanisms, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), grievance redressal, data breach protocols, and data deletion policies. We pinpoint specific areas of non-compliance.
• Prioritized Recommendations & 90-Day Roadmap: Based on the audit, we deliver actionable recommendations, prioritized by risk and impact. A clear 90-day roadmap guides your internal teams on the immediate steps required for compliance.
• Implementation Support: This is where Full DPDP Consulting truly differentiates. MBS provides direct, hands-on assistance to integrate the roadmap's recommendations. This can include drafting consent forms, assisting with DPA reviews, refining internal data handling procedures, and configuring privacy settings in relevant systems.
• DPO Training: We train your designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) or privacy lead. This covers their responsibilities, reporting obligations, incident response procedures, and ongoing compliance monitoring. The training equips them to manage DPDP requirements independently post-engagement.
• Final Readiness Opinion: Upon completion of the implementation support and DPO training, Sushant Pasamarty provides a formal readiness opinion. This document confirms the steps taken and assesses your organization's substantial compliance with DPDP provisions at the time of assessment.

What You Walk Away With (Specific Artifacts & Deliverables)

Our Full DPDP Consulting engagement provides tangible outputs that directly contribute to your compliance posture:

• Comprehensive Data Inventory & Flow Maps: Detailed documentation of all personal data, its lifecycle, and processing activities.
• Gap Analysis Report: A clear report identifying all non-compliant areas with specific references to DPDP sections.
• Prioritized Action Plan: A detailed, phased roadmap for achieving compliance within 90 days.
• Revised Privacy Policies & Consent Forms: Templates and guidance for updating your privacy notices and consent collection mechanisms to be DPDP-compliant.
• Sample Data Processing Agreements (DPAs): Templates and advice for robust contracts with your data processors.
• Data Breach Response Plan: A customized protocol for identifying, reporting, and mitigating data breaches in line with DPDP timelines.
• DPO Training Modules & Materials: Comprehensive resources for your DPO to fulfill their role effectively.
• Formal DPDP Readiness Opinion: A signed document from Sushant Pasamarty, founder of Meridian Bridge Strategy, detailing your organization's compliance status.

Who This Is For

Full DPDP Consulting is ideal for:

• Medium to Large Enterprises: Companies with complex data ecosystems, multiple business units, or significant volumes of personal data.
• Businesses with Limited Internal Resources: Organizations that need external expertise and hands-on support for implementation, not just strategic advice.
• Companies Requiring Formal Assurance: Those seeking a professional opinion on their DPDP readiness, often for board reporting or investor confidence.
• Organizations Aiming for Proactive Compliance: Businesses committed to embedding privacy into their operations rather than simply reacting to regulations.

What Full DPDP Consulting Costs

The cost of End-to-End DPDP Consulting from Meridian Bridge Strategy ranges from ₹7 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs. This pricing reflects the extensive scope, including expert-led data mapping, detailed gap analysis, actionable roadmaps, direct implementation assistance, DPO training, and a final readiness opinion. The duration is typically 3 to 6 months, allowing for thorough analysis and practical integration of changes.

What It Does NOT Include (Set Expectations)

While comprehensive, Full DPDP Consulting has specific boundaries:

• Legal Opinion & Representation: This service provides strategic and operational guidance for compliance. It does not constitute legal advice or representation in legal proceedings. For formal legal opinions, you would need to engage a legal counsel.
• Ongoing DPO Role: While we train your DPO, MBS does not act as your outsourced Data Protection Officer on an ongoing basis. The training empowers your internal team to manage this role.
• Software Implementation: We provide guidance on selecting and configuring privacy-enhancing technologies, but direct software coding or extensive IT system overhauls are outside the scope of this engagement.
• Regulatory Filings: We will guide you on necessary regulatory communications and filings, but the actual submission remains your responsibility.

Next Step

To understand how Full DPDP Consulting can specifically benefit your business and to get a tailored cost estimate, use our free online calculator. This tool helps assess your current needs. Afterwards, you can schedule a direct consultation with Sushant Pasamarty to discuss your specific requirements and scope the right engagement for your organization. You can also explore our Data Mapping, Readiness Audit, and Workshop services for more focused support.