A. Compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)
- Advising on DPDPA compliance frameworks, including obligations for data fiduciaries and processors.
- Conducting data privacy audits and gap assessments to identify non-compliance risks and develop a Data Protection Roadmap.
- Ensuring alignment with India’s IT Act, GDPR, and global data protection regulations.
- Sector-Specific Data Regulations – Addressing compliance requirements for industries like fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, and telecom under data protection laws.
- AI & Automated Decision-Making Compliance – Ensuring lawful processing of data for AI, machine learning, and automated profiling, in line with emerging regulatory trends.
- Data Subject Rights Management – Advising businesses on implementing right to access, correction, and erasure under DPDPA and GDPR.
- Ensuring businesses adopt privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) in line with DPDPA & GDPR standards.
B. Privacy Policies & Data Processing Agreements
- Drafting and reviewing Privacy Policies, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and Consent Management Frameworks.
- Structuring data retention, lawful processing, and user rights implementation.
- Assisting in drafting notices, disclaimers, and consent forms to meet regulatory requirements.
- Third-Party Data Sharing Compliance – Structuring agreements for data brokers, analytics firms, and ad-tech platforms to ensure lawful processing.
C. Cross-Border Data Transfers & International Compliance
- Advising on cross-border data flow mechanisms under DPDPA, GDPR, and IT Act.
- Structuring Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) for global data transfers.
- Ensuring compliance with data localization mandates and sectoral data processing laws.
- Remote Work & BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Compliance – Ensuring secure handling of company data in hybrid and remote work models.
- Data Ethics & Responsible AI Compliance – Implementing policies to ensure fair and non- discriminatory processing in HR analytics & AI-driven hiring.
D. Employee & Vendor Data Protection Compliance
- Implementing data privacy and security protocols for employee and HR data processing.
- Ensuring employment-related data processing complies with DPDPA, GDPR, and labour laws.
- Drafting IT security policies, employee confidentiality agreements, and internal data protection guidelines.
- Drafting employee data protection documents, including Personal Information Collection Statements, privacy notices, and consent forms to ensure compliance.
E. Cybersecurity & Data Breach Response Planning
- Developing data breach response plans, incident reporting mechanisms, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices, encryption policies, and IT security frameworks.
- Conducting cyber risk assessments and penetration testing advisory.
- Ransomware & Cyber Extortion Preparedness – Advising on incident response, legal implications, and notification obligations under DPDPA in case of ransomware attacks.
- Sector-Specific Cybersecurity Standards – Ensuring compliance with RBI’s cybersecurity mandates for financial institutions, SEBI guidelines, and CERT-In directives.
F. Data Privacy Audits & Risk Assessments
- Conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data security audits.
- Identifying data processing risks, security vulnerabilities, and regulatory exposure.
- Recommending remediation strategies and compliance roadmaps for businesses.
G. Consent & Notice Requirements
- Advising on lawful consent mechanisms under DPDPA, including explicit, informed, and revocable consent.
- Ensuring compliance with granular consent collection, purpose limitation, and age verification requirements for minors.
- Structuring Notice & Transparency Obligations, including drafting privacy notices, just-in-time notices, and real-time consent prompts.
- Developing Consent Withdrawal & User Rights Implementation Frameworks, ensuring users can easily manage their privacy preferences.
- Advise on ensuring automated consent tracking & audit logs for compliance and regulatory defence.