The DPDPA 2023 rules are now enforced. Here is what Indian startups must do immediately to avoid penalties up to Rs 250 crore.
India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 is now actively enforced following the appointment of the Data Protection Board.
For India 100,000+ registered tech startups, this is the most significant compliance obligation since GST — with penalties up to Rs 250 crore per violation.
Key requirements: Explicit consent for each data processing purpose. Data minimization — collect only what you need.
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