Module 4: Incident Response & Breach Management
Master the legal framework for data breach response, notification obligations, evidence preservation, and post-incident procedures under Indian law including DPDPA, IT Act, CERT-In Directions, and sector-specific regulations.
Six Comprehensive Parts
From legal framework to post-incident review, master every aspect of incident response from a legal perspective.
Legal Framework for Data Breaches
Understand the statutory foundation under IT Act (Section 43, 72A), DPDPA breach provisions, and CERT-In mandatory reporting requirements.
Breach Notification Requirements
Navigate multi-regulator notification obligations - DPDPA to Data Protection Board, CERT-In 6-hour rule, RBI incident reporting, and SEBI requirements.
Incident Response Team Legal Role
Define the legal counsel's role in IRT, manage privilege considerations, and establish decision-making authority during incident response.
Evidence Preservation & Chain of Custody
Handle digital evidence legally, support forensic investigations, and ensure BSA Section 63 compliance for admissibility in court.
Regulatory Communications & Media
Draft regulatory notifications, manage public disclosure considerations, and review media statements from legal perspective.
Post-Incident Legal Review
Participate in root cause analysis, document lessons learned, recommend policy updates, and prepare for potential litigation.
What You Will Master
Upon completing this module, you will have developed competencies essential for incident response and breach management.
Navigate the complex multi-regulator notification framework including DPDPA, CERT-In, RBI, and SEBI requirements
Establish and lead legal function within Incident Response Teams with clear decision-making authority
Preserve digital evidence maintaining chain of custody compliant with BSA Section 63 requirements
Draft regulatory notifications and manage media communications during breach incidents
Conduct post-incident legal review and prepare organization for potential regulatory actions or litigation
Apply IT Act provisions including Section 43, 72A, and 43A for civil and criminal remedies
Ready to Master Incident Response?
Start with Part 1 and build your expertise in breach management step by step. Each part includes practical scenarios, regulatory templates, and assessment quizzes.