India DPDP Act 2023: The Engineering Implications for Teams Handling Indian User Data

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Progressive DPDP enforcement timeline â€” most engineering teams have not yet assessed their exposure

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 creates obligations for any organisation processing digital personal data of individuals in India â€” regardless of where that processing occurs. Progressive enforcement from 2025 requires engineering teams to implement consent notices, purpose limitation controls, data retention automation, and enhanced protections for children's data. Significant Data Fiduciaries face additional requirements. The cross-border transfer framework differs materially from GDPR.

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