DPDP Act Compliance & Data Protection Enablement

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act introduces strict obligations around lawful data processing, consent management, data minimization, lifecycle governance, breach response, and data principal rights.

Many organizations struggle not with intent, but with execution. Personal data is spread across Microsoft 365, Azure, SaaS applications, and on-premises systems. Compliance processes are often manual, fragmented, and difficult to audit.

This consulting service provides a structured, outcome-driven approach to help organizations operationalize DPDP compliance using native Microsoft Security and Compliance platforms, embedding controls directly into day-to-day operations rather than treating compliance as a standalone exercise.

The engagement translates DPDP obligations into practical, auditable controls implemented across Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure security services - helping organizations reduce regulatory exposure, strengthen governance, and build a defensible compliance posture.

Disclaimer: This offering provides technical and governance enablement only. Legal advice is not included.

Who This Is For:

• Indian enterprises subject to the DPDP Act
• Organizations using Microsoft 365 and Azure
• BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, IT services, and retail enterprises
• Teams preparing for DPDP audits or regulatory scrutiny
• Organizations seeking to formalize data protection and privacy governance

Key Benefits:

• DPDP Act–specific alignment for the Indian regulatory environment
• Reduced manual effort through automation and centralized governance
• Improved visibility into personal data and associated risks
• Native integration with Microsoft Security and Compliance ecosystem
• Structured delivery with measurable, audit-ready outcomes
• Practical implementation rather than theoretical compliance models

What We Deliver:

1. DPDP Readiness & Risk Assessment

• Assessment of DPDP readiness across people, process, and technology
• Discovery and classification of personal data using Microsoft Purview
• Gap analysis mapped to DPDP obligations
• Executive-level findings and remediation roadmap

2. Governance & Compliance Design

• DPDP-aligned data governance and privacy framework
• Definition of accountability roles (Data Fiduciary, Data Processor, internal owners)
• Consent, retention, and data lifecycle strategy
• Microsoft Security & Compliance reference architecture

3. Control Implementation on Microsoft Stack

• Microsoft Purview configuration for classification, sensitivity labeling, retention, and lifecycle management
• Identity and access governance using Microsoft Entra ID
• Data loss prevention and threat protection using Microsoft Defender
• Centralized monitoring, logging, and incident correlation using Microsoft Sentinel
• Automation of selected compliance workflows

4. Operate & Monitor (Optional)

• Compliance dashboards and reporting
• Continuous monitoring aligned with DPDP expectations
• Incident and breach response alignment
• Operational runbooks and knowledge transfer

Engagement Model & Duration:

• Fixed-scope or phased consulting engagements
• Typical duration: 8–12 weeks depending on scope and complexity
• Collaborative delivery with IT, security, privacy, and compliance teams
• The offering supports phased execution based on organizational maturity and priorities.
• Optional transition to advisory or managed compliance support
• Pricing is determined by the scope of work and the specific deliverables defined within the assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Does this service provide legal advice on the DPDP Act? No. This service focuses on technical, governance, and operational enablement. Legal interpretation and advice are not included.

Is this service only for Microsoft customers? This service is designed for organizations with significant Microsoft 365 and Azure usage. Hybrid and multi-cloud environments are supported where Microsoft controls are in scope.

Will this make us fully DPDP compliant? The service implements DPDP-aligned controls and governance mechanisms. Final compliance depends on organizational policies, legal interpretation, and ongoing adherence.

Can this support DPDP audits or regulatory reviews? Yes. The engagement is designed to produce auditable controls, documentation, and evidence aligned with DPDP expectations.