Trusted, future-ready data protection programmes

India’s data protection regime is entering a decisive phase with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Together, they establish a comprehensive framework governing the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of digital personal data in India.

KPMG in India supports organisations across every stage of their DPDP journey–from navigating DPDP requirements to assessing current state readiness. We help design and operationalise sustainable, business aligned privacy programmes through a structured DPDP compliance roadmap that enables trust with customers, employees, and partners.

Overview of the DPDP Act and Rules within a DPDP Compliance Framework

The DPDP Rules, 2025 operationalise the DPDP Act, 2023 by setting out compliance requirements for Data Fiduciaries processing digital personal data related to goods or services offered in India.

These rules translate legislative intent into actionable compliance requirements, enabling organisations to move from identification to execution through a practical DPDP compliance checklist.

Beyond compliance, DPDP presents an opportunity for organisations to strengthen data governance, embed privacy-by-design principles, and enhance transparency with Data Principals–creating long-term trust and resilience in a digital-first economy.

Key DPDP compliance roadmap, areas, and timelines

The DPDP framework introduces phased implementation timelines across critical obligations, including:

Applicability of the Act and scope of covered processing activities
Consent management and notice requirements
Processing of children’s personal data

Obligations of Significant Data Fiduciaries
Data Principal rights (access, correction, grievance redressal, etc.)
Cross-border transfer of personal data

Organisations must proactively assess readiness across these areas to meet statutory timelines, supported by a structured DPDP compliance checklist, and avoid compliance gaps.

DPDP Act	DPDP Rules	Obligation	Timeline(s)
Section 6(8) Section 6(9)	Rule 4	Registration and obligations of consent manager	One year from the date of publication
Section 3	NA	Applicability of the Act	18 months from the date of notification
Section 5 Section 6(10)	Rule 3	Notice given by data fiduciary to data principal	18 months from the date of notification
Section 9	Rule 10 Rule 12	Processing of personal data related to children	18 months from the date of notification
Section 10	Rule 13	Obligations of significant data fiduciary	18 months from the date of notification
Section 11 to 14	Rule 14	Rights of data principals	18 months from the date of notification
Section 16	Rule 15	Transfers of personal data outside India	18 months from the date of notification

How KPMG in India can help as your DPDP compliance partner

The privacy compliance landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Organisations are required to revisit how personal data is collected, used, shared, and retained–while ensuring accountability, security, and transparency.

KPMG in India brings a multidisciplinary, risk-based perspective to DPDP compliance consulting, combining statutory requirement, technology enablement, governance design, and operational execution. Our approach helps organisations not only meet regulatory expectations but also unlock value from trusted data use.

KPMG in India’s DPDP compliance consulting and implementation support offerings

Personal data protection

Enable visibility across personal data assets and establish controls to secure the end-to-end personal data lifecycle

Privacy strategy and operating model

Design and implement privacy programmes, governance structures, accountability models, and a privacy-focused organisational culture aligned with business priorities

Privacy by design and technology enablement

Embed privacy into digital platforms and technology stacks through privacy-enhancing architecture, controls, and automation aligned with regulatory expectations

DPDP regulatory landscape and readiness assessment

Assess applicability, identify regulatory obligations, and evaluate current-state privacy risk posture against DPDP Act and Rules requirements as part of a comprehensive DPDP compliance framework

Data Principal rights and consent management

Support the design and operationalisation of consent mechanisms, notices, grievance redressal processes, and fulfilment of Data Principal rights through DPDP implementation support

Privacy training and awareness

Develop targeted training programmes and e-learning modules to build enterprise-wide awareness and accountability for data protection

Platform-led privacy operations

Operationalise privacy programmes through tools and platforms that automate compliance activities, reporting, and governance over personal data use

Privacy managed services

Provide ongoing support to operate the privacy and data protection office, including monitoring, compliance management, and continuous improvement

Third-party privacy risk management

Establish governance and controls over personal data sharing with vendors and partners to manage third-party privacy and compliance risks as part of ongoing DPDP compliance consulting

Why KPMG in India

KPMG in India offers a global, multidisciplinary view of privacy and data protection risk. Our teams combine regulatory insight, industry experience, and technology expertise to help organisations embed protection and trust into their operating models–not just their systems.

By partnering with KPMG in India, organisations can move beyond point-in-time compliance to build a resilient, future-ready privacy framework that supports growth, innovation, and stakeholder confidence.