Professional Certification Program

Certified Data Protection Lawyer

Master DPDPA 2023 practice with India's most comprehensive certification. Learn Privacy Board litigation, High Court & Supreme Court data protection advocacy from a practicing expert.

6 Comprehensive Modules
30 In-depth Lessons
250โ‚น Crore Maximum Penalty
100% Practice-Oriented

What Makes This Certification Unique

India's first litigation-focused data protection certification designed for practicing lawyers

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DPDPA 2023 Mastery

Complete coverage of Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 with section-wise analysis, Rules 2025, and practical compliance frameworks.

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Privacy Board Practice

Learn to file complaints, represent clients, and argue cases before the Data Protection Board of India with real precedents and templates.

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High Court Litigation

Master writ petition drafting under Article 226 for privacy violations, interim reliefs, and appellate practice from TDSAT.

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Supreme Court Advocacy

Constitutional litigation strategies under Articles 32 and 136, building on Puttaswamy framework for fundamental rights cases.

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Compliance Advisory

Advise Data Fiduciaries on consent mechanisms, data principal rights, breach notification, and Significant Data Fiduciary obligations.

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Cross-Border Expertise

Comparative analysis with GDPR, CCPA, and other global frameworks for multinational clients and cross-border data transfers.

Course Modules

Ten comprehensive modules plus Final Examination covering theory, compliance, litigation strategy and practice building

MODULE 1

Foundations of Data Protection Law

Evolution, constitutional dimensions, and DPDPA 2023 framework

  • Global Evolution of Data Protection Law
  • Right to Privacy: Puttaswamy Framework
  • DPDPA 2023 Structure and Scope
  • Key Definitions and Concepts
  • Applicability and Exemptions
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MODULE 2

Data Principal Rights & Duties

Complete rights framework and enforcement mechanisms

  • Right to Access Information (Section 11)
  • Right to Correction & Erasure (Section 12)
  • Right to Grievance Redressal (Section 13)
  • Right to Nominate (Section 14)
  • Duties of Data Principal (Section 15)
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MODULE 3

Data Fiduciary Obligations

Consent framework, security, and compliance requirements

  • Consent Framework (Sections 5-6)
  • Legitimate Uses Without Consent (Section 7)
  • General Obligations (Section 8)
  • Children & Persons with Disability (Section 9)
  • Significant Data Fiduciary (Section 10)
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MODULE 4

Data Protection Board Practice

Filing complaints, inquiries, and penalty proceedings

  • Structure & Constitution of DPB
  • Filing Complaints Before DPB
  • Inquiry Procedures & Evidence
  • Penalties and Schedule Analysis
  • Appellate Mechanism - TDSAT
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MODULE 5

High Court Practice

Writ jurisdiction and privacy litigation strategies

  • Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226
  • Drafting Writ Petitions for Privacy
  • Interim Relief Applications
  • Case Law Analysis - High Courts
  • Appellate Practice from TDSAT
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MODULE 6

Supreme Court Practice

Constitutional litigation and landmark privacy cases

  • Article 32 Jurisdiction - Fundamental Rights
  • Special Leave Petitions (Article 136)
  • Landmark Privacy Judgments Analysis
  • Puttaswamy Framework Application
  • Constitutional Litigation Strategy
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MODULE 7

Significant Data Fiduciary

Enhanced obligations, DPO, DPIA, and audit requirements

  • SDF Designation Criteria (Section 10)
  • Data Protection Officer Appointment
  • Data Protection Impact Assessment
  • Periodic Audit Requirements
  • Algorithmic Fairness Audits
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MODULE 8

Data Protection Board Practice

DPB procedures, penalties, and appellate mechanism

  • DPB Establishment & Composition
  • Filing Complaints & Procedures
  • Inquiry Process & Evidence
  • Penalty Framework (Schedule)
  • Appeals to TDSAT & Beyond
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MODULE 9

Exemptions & Special Provisions

Legitimate uses, national security, research, startups

  • Legitimate Uses (Section 7)
  • National Security Exemption (Section 17(2)(a))
  • Research & Statistical Exemption
  • Startup & Transitional Provisions
  • Practical Exemption Strategy
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MODULE 10

Cross-Border Transfers & Practice Building

Section 16 transfers and building your data protection practice

  • Cross-Border Transfer Framework (Section 16)
  • Restricted Countries & Due Diligence
  • Contractual Safeguards & SCCs
  • Building Data Protection Practice
  • Client Advisory & Compliance Services
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FINAL EXAMINATION

CDPL Certification Examination

Comprehensive assessment covering all 10 modules

  • 100 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Scenario-Based Case Studies
  • 180 Minutes (3 Hours) Duration
  • 70% Passing Score Required
  • CDPL Certificate Upon Passing
๐Ÿ† Prerequisites: All 10 Module Quizzes Passed Start Examination โ†’

Statutory Coverage

Comprehensive understanding of the data protection ecosystem

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DPDPA 2023

Digital Personal Data Protection Act - 44 Sections, Schedule of Penalties

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DPDP Rules 2025

Draft Rules - Consent, Breach Notification, SDF Obligations

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IT Act 2000

Section 43A, 72A, and related provisions still in force

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Constitution

Article 21, 14, 19(1)(a) - Privacy as Fundamental Right

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GDPR

EU General Data Protection Regulation - Comparative Analysis

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CCPA

California Consumer Privacy Act - Cross-border perspective

Landmark Case Laws

Privacy jurisprudence that shapes data protection practice

Supreme Court of India

K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India

(2017) 10 SCC 1

Landmark 9-judge bench decision recognizing Right to Privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21. Established the three-fold test: legality, legitimate aim, and proportionality.

Supreme Court of India

Puttaswamy II (Aadhaar Case)

(2019) 1 SCC 1

5-judge bench applying privacy principles to Aadhaar. Upheld constitutional validity with limitations on mandatory linking. Key precedent for data minimization.

Supreme Court of India

Shreya Singhal v. Union of India

(2015) 5 SCC 1

Struck down Section 66A IT Act. Established tests for online speech restrictions. Foundation for digital rights jurisprudence in India.

Delhi High Court

Vinit Kumar v. CBI

2019 SCC OnLine Del 8379

Guidelines on lawful interception and surveillance. Extended Puttaswamy principles to government data collection practices.

Karnataka High Court

Facebook Inc. v. State

2020 SCC OnLine Kar 2453

Jurisdiction of Indian courts over foreign platforms. Critical for cross-border data protection enforcement.

Supreme Court of India

Internet Freedom Foundation v. Union

Pending (IT Rules Challenge)

Ongoing challenge to IT Rules 2021 provisions on intermediary liability and government access to data. Will shape DPDPA implementation.

Learn From The Expert

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Course Director

Adv. (Dr.) Prashant Mali

International Cyber Law & Data Protection Expert

With over 25 years of experience shaping India's cyber law and data protection landscape, Dr. Mali has been at the forefront of privacy jurisprudence. As a practicing advocate at the Bombay High Court and Supreme Court, he has been instrumental in interpreting landmark legislation including DPDPA 2023, having provided expert submissions to parliamentary committees during its drafting. Every module in this certification reflects real courtroom experience and insights from actual client advisory work that textbooks cannot provide.

Ph.D. in Cyber Law Supreme Court Advocate DPDPA Expert Published Author International Speaker GDPR Certified

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