The Digital Personal Data Protection Act - Ashish Kumar & Nisha Narasimhan & Amit Sachdev

In an era defined by data-driven decision-making and AI-powered systems, safeguarding personal information has become both a legal mandate and a business imperative. As India embraces its own comprehensive data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, organizations must adapt swiftly to meet rising expectations around privacy, accountability, and digital trust.

This book walks readers through the full lifecycle of compliance under the DPDP Act. It begins with the law's foundations and the need for India-specific regulation, followed by understanding enterprise data types and classification strategies. The book addresses cross-border data transfers and cloud compliance, and emphasizes record-keeping and accountability via DPIAs. It then guides readers on audit strategies and continuous compliance, working with regulators and boards, embedding a culture of privacy, and safeguarding core systems like CRM and HR platforms. Each chapter blends legal guidance with enterprise practices, tools, and templates for real-world use.

By the end of this book, readers will be well-equipped to interpret the DPDP Act, design compliance-ready systems, and lead data protection initiatives across their organizations. They will gain practical skills in policy implementation, audit preparedness, breach response, consent governance, and regulatory engagement, empowering them to act as informed custodians of digital trust in India's evolving data economy.