India's DPDPA Compliance Deadline: May 2027

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DPDPA 2023 — Are You Ready?

India's comprehensive data protection law is here. With enforcement approaching May 2027, organisations must act now.

Aug 2023
DPDPA Enacted
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 receives Presidential assent
Jan 2025
Draft Rules Published
DPDP Rules, 2025 released for public consultation
Nov 2025
Final Rules Notified
Rules finalised and enforcement machinery begins
May 2027
Full Enforcement
All obligations in effect, penalties enforceable
₹250 Cr
Maximum Penalty
Per contravention
44
Sections
In the DPDPA
3-Phase
Rollout
Graduated enforcement
SDF
Obligations
Significant Data Fiduciaries

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Jidesh Kumar

Jidesh Kumar

Managing Partner
IP, Corporate & Litigation

Advises multinational corporations on IT Act compliance, data protection frameworks, and cross-border data transfers. Leads the firm's IP and technology practice.

Rajesh Sivaswamy

Rajesh Sivaswamy

Senior Partner
M&A, Private Equity & Cross-Border

Drives the firm's legal technology initiatives including AI-powered compliance tools. Advises on data governance for corporate transactions and regulated industries.

Aniket Ghosh

Aniket Ghosh

Partner
Data Privacy & Competition Law

Advises on DPDPA compliance, privacy audits, and competition law intersections with data regulation. Handles regulatory filings and enforcement matters.

Sindhuja Kashyap

Sindhuja Kashyap

Partner
Corporate Compliance & PE

Advises private equity and corporate clients on compliance frameworks including data protection obligations in M&A transactions and fund structuring.

Nivedita Bhardwaj

Nivedita Bhardwaj

Partner
Banking & Finance Compliance

Advises banks and financial institutions on RBI data localisation, DPDPA compliance for financial services, and regulatory reporting obligations.

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