Master India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)

DPDPA Master Class

DPDPA Implementer and Auditor - Integrated Training and Certification Course

A comprehensive program designed to build DPDPA expertise - implement, govern and audit with assurance

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) is India’s comprehensive law governing the processing of digital personal data. It balances individual privacy rights with lawful data processing needs, requiring explicit consent, data minimization, and mandatory breach reporting. The Act applies to digital personal data collected within India and holds significant penalties for non-compliance.

The complete path to DPDPA compliance and privacy leadership

DPDPA made practical - compliance simplified, governance strengthened

Overview of Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA)

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023 is India’s first comprehensive data protection law, designed to safeguard the privacy of individuals while enabling responsible use of personal data by organizations.

The Act establishes a legal framework for the processing of digital personal data in India, emphasizing consent-based data collection, transparency, and accountability. It introduces the concept of Data Fiduciaries (entities that determine the purpose and means of processing personal data) and Data Principals (individuals whose data is being processed).

Data Fiduciaries are required to provide clear notices, obtain verifiable consent, and implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal data. Special obligations are imposed on Significant Data Fiduciaries, such as conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments and appointing Data Protection Officers.

The Act grants individuals several rights, including the right to access information about their data, correction and erasure, grievance redressal and the ability to nominate someone to exercise rights on their behalf.

It also sets rules for processing children’s data, cross-border data transfers, and exemptions for certain state functions. To enforce compliance, the Act establishes the Data Protection Board of India, empowered to investigate breaches, issue directions and impose penalties.

Non-compliance can attract hefty fines running into hundreds of crores, depending on the severity of the violation.

By aligning with global privacy standards like the EU’s GDPR the DPDPA seeks to balance individual privacy rights with innovation, digital growth, and ease of doing business, marking a significant step in India’s journey toward a robust data governance ecosystem

The purpose of the DPDPA Master Class program is to equip professionals and organizations with the knowledge, tools and confidence to comply with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. It bridges the gap between legal requirements and practical implementation by offering structured guidance on consent management, governance frameworks, risk mitigation and audit readiness. Designed as a comprehensive learning journey, the program empowers participants to not only achieve compliance but also to build trust, strengthen accountability and position themselves as leaders in India’s evolving data protection landscape.

Topics Coverage

Foundations & Core Principles

Introduction to Data Protection

• Data privacy concept introduction

• The need for Data Protection globally and in India

• Introduction to DPDPA: Context, objectives, scope

• Key terms and definitions: Data Fiduciary, Data Principal, Consent, Sensitive Data

• Applicability: Who is covered, exemptions, cross-border transfers

• Rights of Data Principals: Access, correction, erasure, grievance redressal

• Obligations of Data Fiduciaries: Consent management, notice, security safeguards

• Comparative overview - GDPR vs DPDPA

• Case studies: Consent management failures, breach scenarios

Scope & Application of the DPDPA

• Territorial reach - India + cross-border

• Types of data and exclusions

• Roles and obligations - Data Fiduciaries, Processors and Executors

Explanation of the DPDPA Act - Sections

Data Protection Principles

• Consent

• Purpose limitation

• Collection limitation

• Notice and transparency

Implementation of the DPDPA

Rights of Data Principals

• Access

• Correction

• Portability

• Grievance redressal

Data Security Safeguards

• Data mapping & inventory creation

• Consent architecture & privacy notices

• Security safeguards: technical & organizational measures

• Role of Data Protection Officer (DPO)

• Incident response & breach notification

• Cross-border data transfer compliance

• Risk assessment and DPIA

• Technical & organisational measures

• Breach notification requirements

• Practical workshop: Drafting a privacy notice & consent form

Recordkeeping & Accountability

• Data Protection Officer (DPO) role

• Policies & procedures

• Data protection management system (DPMS)

• The role of PIMS in DPDPA compliance

Auditing & Compliance

• Self-assessment

• Gap analysis

• Compliance roadmap

Compliance Framework

Auditing DPDPA

• Auditing framework for DPDPA compliance

• Audit planning

• Audit controls

• Sampling & evidence gathering

• Risk-based audit planning

• Evidence collection & documentation

• Common non-compliance findings

• Mock audit exercise: Reviewing a sample company’s compliance program

Certification & Enforcement

• Regulatory body and their powers

• Penalties & enforcement mechanisms under DPDPA

• Best practice frameworks

Course Highlights

• Duration: 3 Days (Full‑day sessions: 8 learning hours per day)

• Format: Interactive lectures, case studies, workshops, mock audits, and final exam

• Certification: Implementer & Auditor Level (based on exam performance)

🚀 Who Should Attend?

• Compliance Officers

• Privacy Professionals

• Internal & External Auditors

• IT Security Managers

• Legal & Risk Teams

• Business Leaders handling personal data

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Delivery approach:

​This training is based on both theory and practice:

• Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples

• Practical exercises based on various scenarios

What you get?

• Course material access - e-version

• Training session delivered by an eminent instructor

• Certification examination​

Course duration?

• Master Class: 3 Days​

Prerequisite:

• Nil

• Desired: an understanding of the data privacy and information security concepts

Certification / Qualification Examination

• One exam

• Multiple Choice Question

• 60 Questions

• Exam duration: 75 Minutes

• Scenario based | Bloom's taxonomy Levels 2 - 4

• Exam mode: Online remotely proctored with exam session recording

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