GRC³ INSIGHTS

Accelerate DPDP Compliance and Scale with Confidence

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and Rules introduces key requirements such as consent management, data principal rights, DPO appointment, and cross-border data transfer restrictions. However, ambiguities in interpreting the Act can cause internal resistance to implementing privacy measures, making compliance challenging and potentially undermining customer trust.

Navigate India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act with a strategic, risk-based approach that builds customer trust and ensures sustainable compliance.

Penalties for data privacy breaches in the DPDP Act 2023

A breach in observing the obligation to give the board or affected data principal notice of a personal data breach.

Non-compliance penalty of INR 200 crore.

Breach in observance of additional obligations in relation to children.

Non-compliance penalty INR 200 crore.

Breach in the observance of the additional obligations of a significant data fiduciary.

Non-compliance penalty INR 150 crore.

Breach of any other provision of this Act or the rules made thereunder.

Non-compliance penalty INR 50 crore.

DPDP Penalties

The Challenges

Breach Notice Obligations

Non-compliance penalty of INR 200 crore for failing to notify the Board or Data Principals.

Children Specific Duties

Additional obligations for processing children’s data carry penalties up to INR 200 crore.

Significant Data Fiduciary Duties

Missing enhanced safeguards for SDFs can cost up to INR 150 crore.

Other Provisions

Any other breach of the Act can lead to fines up to INR 50 crore.

Our Solution

Turning Pain Points Into Proof of Trust

Automation with Accountability​

Every step is tracked with complete audit trails ensuring a consistent and error-free resolution.

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Centralized Visibility

All activities are consolidated in one secure location - no need to chase different departments.

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Performance You Can Prove

Metrics such as handling time and resolution rates provide regulators and boards with clear evidence of control and performance.​

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Developing Digital Defense Strategy

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act introduces key requirements, including consent management, data principal rights, DPO appointment, and restrictions on cross-border data transfers.

However, ambiguities in interpreting the Act can cause internal resistance to implementing privacy measures, making compliance challenging and potentially undermining customer trust.

DPDP Compliance

The Fix: One Unified, AI-Powered GRC Platform

Value: Best-in-Class Modular Products - Standalone or Unified, Enterprise Trust at Any Scale

Five best-in-class products - each delivers standalone value, or compound ROI when unified.

5 Integrated ProductsGRC3 Benefits+ Value/ROI
Compliance / Frameworks
Supports 350+ global standards with automated mapping and delta tracking.~20x broader coverage than leading competitors, reducing manual effort and cost.
Data Privacy
107+ global privacy laws pre-configured for rapid deployment.Accelerated compliance, consent, and reporting out of the box.
Third Party Risk (TPRM)
Real-time vendor risk and automated prioritization.Significant manual-effort reduction and faster stakeholder collaboration.
+ IT Operations
Built-in breach, findings, and response management with control alignment.Only product integrating Breach + Findings + Control Management out of the box.
Internal Audit
AI-assisted audit workflows and prioritization engine.Up to 60% reduction in team effort and faster audit readiness.

“One integrated GRC platform replacing 5 siloed tools — faster compliance, lower cost, and enterprise-wide trust.”

Compliance Window
GRC³.io Solution
Immediate in 12 MonthsGRC³.ioOut of the Box Implementation
Data Principal rights (access, correction, erasure, grievance)
YES
Data Protection Board establishment & functions
YES
Legal proceedings lawful basis (Section 6(9))
YES
Cross-border safeguards for legal obligations (Section 27(1)(d))
YES
Consent Manager obligations commence (Rule 4)
YES
In 18 MonthsGRC³.ioOut of the Box Implementation
Deploy controls: security, breach response, retention, processor oversight
YES
Implement lawful processing: consent flows, cross-border controls
YES
SDF duties: annual DPIA, annual audit, enhanced safeguards
YES
Grievance flow, DPS-ready documentation
YES

Meet end-to-end DPDP Requirements

DPDP RequirementsGRC³.io Modules
Data Principal Rights: Access, Correction, Erasure, Grievance Flow
Rights Management ModuleDSAR Module
Data Discovery, Inventory & Classification
Data Discovery Module
Data Flow, Data Mapping, Records of Processing Activities
Data Flow Mapping Module
Consent Flows, Lawful Processing
Consent Management ModuleCookies Consent management
Cross Border Safeguards & Government Data Boundaries
Data Discovery & Data Flow Module
Deploy Controls, Third-Party processing Oversight
Privacy Framework ModuleTPRM Module
Breach Response & Processor Oversight
IT SM - Breach Management Module, Incident Management Modules
Legal Proceedings Lawful Basis, Audits & Policy
DPIA Module, Audit Module, Policy/Procedure Module
Breach Response, processor oversight
IT SM - Breach Management Module

Consent Management

What is Consent Management? Consent management involves obtaining, recording, and managing permissions from individuals for collecting and using their personal data. It ensures compliance with global data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, while building customer trust.

Key Aspects:

  1. Transparency and Communication:

    • Clearly explain how and why data is collected and used.
    • Provide users with easy methods to access, review, and manage their consents.
  2. Granular Consent and Control:

    • Allow users to consent to specific data processing activities.
    • Enable users to withdraw their consent easily at any time.
  3. Automated and Centralized Management:

    • Utilize a centralized system to manage consents efficiently across the organization.
    • Implement automated tools to record and update consent statuses in real time.

Why It Matters: Effective consent management is crucial for maintaining compliance with global data privacy laws and building trust with your customers. By implementing best practices and leveraging advanced technologies, organizations can ensure they respect user preferences and uphold data privacy standards.

For more detailed information on how to implement effective consent management solutions, visit our product page.