The DPDP act: Navigating digital compliance under India’s new regulatory landscape

By Apu Pavithran, CEO & Founder, Hexnode

In a world where data is considered the new oil, safeguarding personal information has
become paramount. As data breaches and privacy concerns escalate, governments
worldwide are stepping in to protect their citizens' digital rights. India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is a recent addition to this trend, aimed at regulating the use and storage of personal data. As the rules for this legislation are anticipated to be
released soon, businesses both in India and abroad must urgently prepare to comply
with the new regulations.

Regulatory Act; What’s the Rush?
As organizations digitize their operations, collect vast amounts of customer data, and
leverage analytics for growth, the responsibility to protect this data grows exponentially.
The cost of non-compliance, both financially and reputationally, can be crippling.

Businesses must recognize that data privacy is no longer a mere legal requirement—it’s
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