DPDP Act 2026: Compliance Deadline Approaches for Indian Companies

• 04 June, 2026
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The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act compliance deadline is fast approaching, requiring all Indian companies handling personal data to implement robust data protection measures with significant penalties for non-compliance.

Key Requirements

• Appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for significant data fiduciaries
• Implement consent management framework for all personal data processing
• Data breach notification within 72 hours to Data Protection Board
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) for high-risk processing
• Maintain records of all data processing activities

Penalties

Up to ₹250 crore or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher. The Data Protection Board is already issuing show-cause notices to non-compliant organizations.

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