DPDP Act 2023 Compliance Assessment
DATA PRIVACY

DPDP Act 2023 Compliance Assessment

  • Understand your regulatory obligations
  • Map your data footprint
  • Demonstrate enforcement readiness

Who Requires a DPDP Compliance Assessment?

DPDPA applies to any organization that processes digital personal data of individuals in India - whether processing occurs within India or outside.

Banks, NBFCs & Financial Services

Banks, NBFCs & Financial Services

Fintech & Digital Payment Platforms

Fintech & Digital Payment Platforms

Healthcare Organizations & Health-Tech

Healthcare Organizations & Health-Tech

E-Commerce & Consumer Internet Platforms

E-Commerce & Consumer Internet Platforms

IT Services & BPO / KPO Organizations

IT Services & BPO / KPO Organizations

EdTech, HR-Tech & SaaS Platforms

EdTech, HR-Tech & SaaS Platforms

Global Organizations Processing Indian Data

Global Organizations Processing Indian Data

Organizations Likely to Be Designated as SDFs

Organizations Likely to Be Designated as SDFs

Our DPDP Compliance Assessment Approach

Provision-mapped methodology delivering compliance gap clarity and enforcement-ready documentation.

Business Understanding

Business Understanding

Review data processing activities, entity type, and regulatory scope and current data handling practices

Scope & Obligation Mapping

Scope & Obligation Mapping

Map applicable DPDPA sections, DPDP Rules, and entity-specific obligations

Data Mapping & Classification

Data Mapping & Classification

Document all personal data flows, categories, processors, and retention practices

Consent & Rights Assessment

Consent & Rights Assessment

Evaluate consent mechanisms, notice adequacy, and Data Principal rights capability

Security Safeguards Review

Security Safeguards Review

Assess technical and organizational controls against Section 8(5) obligations

Breach & Processor Governance Review

Breach & Processor Governance Review

Evaluate breach notification readiness, DPB reporting, and Data Processor oversight

Policy & Documentation Review

Policy & Documentation Review

Review privacy notices, consent notices, retention policies, and rights procedures

Reporting & Remediation Roadmap

Reporting & Remediation Roadmap

Reporting & Remediation Roadmap Deliver provision-referenced findings with severity ratings and phased action plan

Deliverables You Can Expect

Provision-referenced outputs for your legal, compliance, DPO, and board reporting requirements.

DPDP Compliance & Gap Assessment Report

DPDP Compliance & Gap Assessment Report

Data Mapping & Classification Report

Data Mapping & Classification Report

Consent Management Assessment

Consent Management Assessment

Data Principal Rights Readiness Report

Data Principal Rights Readiness Report

Security Safeguards Assessment

Security Safeguards Assessment

Prioritized Remediation Roadmap

Prioritized Remediation Roadmap

Supporting Services

Services that complement your DPDP assessment across security testing, compliance, and governance.

Vulnerability Assessment

Identifies security safeguard gaps that create Section 8(5) compliance exposure

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Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Structured DPIA support for high-risk processing activities and SDF obligations as per DPB engagement and board accountability.

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ROPA Development (Record of Processing Activities)

Documents all personal data processing activities into a structured register for DPDPA compliance

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Cloud Security Assessment

Reviews cloud configuration where personal data is stored and processed

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24×7 SOC Monitoring

Detects threats and supports breach detection capability for DPB notification

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Virtual DPO (vDPO)

Outsourced Data Protection Officer for organizations requiring DPO appointment under SDF designation

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DPDP Compliance Programs

Choose the program that matches your data processing complexity and compliance objectives.

DPDP Readiness Assessment

  • # Data mapping and personal data inventory
  • # DPDPA applicability and obligation mapping
  • # Consent management gap review
  • # Data Principal rights readiness check
  • # Security safeguards baseline assessment
  • # Provision-referenced gap report

Integrated DPDP + ISO 27701 Program


  • # Full DPDPA + DPDP Rules compliance assessment
  • # ISO 27701 control gap mapping and GDPR alignment
  • # Integrated privacy framework design
  • # Unified remediation roadmap (DPDPA + 27701)
  • # DPO appointment and governance advisory
  • # Quarterly compliance monitoring advisory

Not sure which program fits your organization?

Tell us your industry, data processing activities, and compliance timeline - we will identify the right assessment scope.

Benefits of DPDP Compliance Assessments

Reduce Regulatory Risk

Identify compliance gaps early and prioritize remediation before they become regulatory issues.

Improve Data Visibility

Build a clearer view of personal data, processing activities, and ownership across the organization.

Strengthen Consent Management

Validate consent collection, notice, withdrawal, and record-keeping processes.

Build Customer & Stakeholder Trust

Demonstrate stronger privacy governance, rights handling, and security safeguards.

Improve Governance Accountability

Create clearer evidence of ownership, oversight, gaps, and remediation actions.

Simplify Multi-Framework Compliance

Identify overlaps across DPDP, GDPR, ISO 27701, RBI, HIPAA, and related requirements.

Why Choose QRC for DPDP Compliance?

India-focused privacy expertise. Legal and technical depth. Actionable compliance outcomes.

DPDP Regulatory Expertise

Assessment aligned to applicable DPDP Act, Rules, and organizational obligations.

Legal + Technical Assessment

Evaluate privacy obligations alongside security safeguards, controls, and operational practices.

India Data Processing Experience

Experience across BFSI, healthcare, e-commerce, technology, and service organizations processing personal data.

Multi-Framework Privacy Capability

Align DPDP requirements with GDPR, ISO 27701, RBI, and other applicable privacy frameworks.

Case Studies

Real-World DPDP Compliance Outcomes

How organizations have used QRC assessments to close DPDPA gaps and build enforcement-ready programs.

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DPDP Compliance Resource Center

Free guides and resources to help organizations understand DPDPA obligations and prepare for enforcement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

India's first comprehensive data protection law governing how organizations collect, process, store, and delete digital personal data. It creates obligations for Data Fiduciaries and Data Processors, with penalties up to INR 250 crore for non-compliance.

The DPDP Rules 2025 implement a phased 12–18 month compliance timeline from notification in November 2025. QRC recommends beginning gap assessment immediately and completing consent and rights readiness within the first 6 months.

A Data Fiduciary determines the purpose and means of processing personal data. A Data Processor processes data on behalf of a Fiduciary — many organizations are both, carrying obligations under each role.

Any unauthorized compromise of personal data's confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Data Fiduciaries must notify the Data Protection Board within 72 hours and inform affected Data Principals without delay.

Pricing depends on data processing complexity, organizational size, and the chosen program. Contact QRC for a scoping call and tailored quote.

Typically, 10–18 working days from kickoff to report delivery. Timeline depends on data processing complexity and the assessment program selected.

Ready to Strengthen Your DPDP Compliance Posture?

Define your scope, identify priority gaps, and move forward with a clear compliance roadmap.