MODULE 7

DPDPA Act & Privacy Law

Master India's landmark Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, DPDP Rules 2025, consent management frameworks, data fiduciary obligations, cross-border data transfers, breach notification requirements, and comprehensive compliance strategies with penalties up to Rs 250 crore.

8
Parts
50
Quiz Questions
12+
Hours Content
Rs 250 Cr
Max Penalty

Learning Objectives

What you will master in this module

1

DPDPA 2023 Framework

Understand the complete statutory framework, definitions, and applicability of India's data protection law

2

Data Principal Rights

Master all rights including access, correction, erasure, grievance redressal, and nomination

3

Fiduciary Obligations

Learn data fiduciary and processor duties, security safeguards, and accountability measures

4

Consent Management

Implement valid consent mechanisms, Consent Managers, and legitimate use grounds

5

Children's Data Protection

Verifiable parental consent requirements and special protections for minors

6

Compliance & Penalties

Develop compliance frameworks and understand the penalty structure up to Rs 250 crore

Module Content

8 comprehensive parts covering all aspects of DPDPA and privacy law

PART 1

DPDPA 2023 Framework

Complete overview of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, its genesis, structure, and applicability.

  • Historical evolution from IT Act to DPDPA
  • Puttaswamy judgment and privacy as fundamental right
  • Key definitions: Personal data, processing, data principal
  • Territorial and material scope
  • Exemptions and exceptions under DPDPA
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PART 2

Data Principals' Rights

Comprehensive coverage of all rights granted to data principals under the DPDPA 2023.

  • Right to access information about processing
  • Right to correction and erasure
  • Right to grievance redressal
  • Right to nominate
  • Duties of data principals
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PART 3

Data Fiduciary Obligations

Detailed analysis of obligations imposed on data fiduciaries and data processors.

  • General obligations of data fiduciaries
  • Data processor engagement and contracts
  • Security safeguards requirements
  • Data breach notification obligations
  • Retention limitation and data deletion
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PART 4

DPDP Rules 2025 Deep Dive

Comprehensive analysis of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025.

  • Rule-making process and implementation timeline
  • Registration requirements for Data Fiduciaries
  • Consent Manager registration and obligations
  • Cross-border data transfer mechanisms
  • Significant Data Fiduciary criteria and duties
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PART 5

Consent & Notice Requirements

Master consent management, notice requirements, and legitimate use grounds under DPDPA.

  • Elements of valid consent
  • Notice requirements and content
  • Consent Manager framework
  • Legitimate uses without consent
  • Withdrawal of consent mechanisms
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PART 6

Children's Data & Sensitive Categories

Special protections for children's data and handling of sensitive personal data.

  • Definition of child under DPDPA
  • Verifiable parental consent requirements
  • Prohibition on behavioral monitoring of children
  • Persons with disabilities protections
  • Age verification mechanisms
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PART 7

Data Protection Impact Assessment

DPIA requirements for Significant Data Fiduciaries and high-risk processing activities.

  • When DPIA is required
  • DPIA methodology and process
  • Risk assessment frameworks
  • Data Protection Officer role
  • Periodic audits and reviews
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PART 8

Compliance Framework & Penalties

Building compliance programs and understanding the penalty structure under DPDPA.

  • Data Protection Board of India
  • Penalty structure (up to Rs 250 crore)
  • Adjudication process and appeals
  • Compliance program development
  • Best practices and case studies
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Module 7 Assessment

Test your knowledge of DPDPA Act and Privacy Law with our comprehensive quiz

50 Questions
75 min Duration
70% Passing Score
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