Consently Blog
Expert insights on DPDPA 2023 compliance, data protection, and privacy best practices
Enterprise DPDPA Privacy Platform: What Large Indian Organisations Should Demand in 2026
Enterprise DPDPA compliance is a different problem from installing a banner on one website. Dozens of digital properties, multiple brands, SSO, on-premise mandates, DSAR volume, and vendor risk — a practical requirements guide for large Indian organisations evaluating a DPDPA privacy platform.
What Is the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI)? Powers, Penalties, and How to Be Ready for It
The Data Protection Board of India is the body that will actually fine you under the DPDP Act — up to ₹250 crore per instance. Yet most Indian businesses can't say what it is, how it works, or what it will ask for. A plain-language explainer on the DPBI: composition, powers, penalty schedule, appeals, and the evidence you should be able to produce.
DPDPA 360°: Why DPDPA Compliance Fails When Legal, Technology, and Advisory Work in Silos
Most Indian organisations are buying DPDPA compliance in pieces — a law firm for the opinion, a vendor for the banner, a consultant for the gap report. The pieces don't talk to each other, and the gaps between them are exactly where penalties live. Here's the case for an integrated approach — and a live webinar where we demonstrate it.
DPDP Breach Notification Template & Response Playbook: A 72-Hour Step-by-Step Guide for Indian Businesses
When a personal data breach happens, the DPDP Act gives you 72 hours to file a detailed report with the Data Protection Board — and notify every affected user. A ready-to-adapt notification template and an hour-by-hour response playbook.
Best DPDPA Consent Management Platform for Indian Fintechs in 2026: A Buyer's Guide
Fintechs collect more sensitive personal data than almost any other category of business in India — and the DPDP Act treats every byte of it as the user's property. A practical buyer's guide to choosing a consent management platform built for Indian fintech, banking, and lending.
Why Consently Is the Best DPDP Consent Manager for Your Shopify Store
DPDP consent goes far beyond cookie banners — it governs personal data across account creation, marketing, checkout, recruitment and more. Here is how Shopify merchants in India can manage consent across every customer touchpoint with Consently.
DPDP Consent Management for Startups: Why You Can't Afford to Ignore It in 2026
India's data protection law is live and the compliance clock is ticking. Here's what every startup founder needs to know about the DPDP Act 2023 — and how to get compliant without breaking the bank or burning engineering cycles.
Rule 3 Decoded: How to Write a DPDP-Compliant Consent Notice (That Users Actually Understand)
Rule 3 of the DPDP Rules 2025 sets out exactly what a consent notice must contain. Most existing cookie banners and privacy pop-ups fail it. Here is how to build one that passes.
The 72-Hour Breach Notification Rule: A DPDP Survival Guide for Indian Businesses
Under the DPDP Act, a personal data breach triggers a 72-hour reporting clock to the Data Protection Board — and notification to every affected user. Here is how to be ready before the clock starts.
Verifiable Parental Consent Under DPDP Rules 2025: The New Compliance Frontier for EdTech, Gaming & Social Apps
The DPDP Rules 2025 require verifiable parental consent before processing any data of a user under 18. Here is what EdTech, gaming, and social platforms must build before May 2027.
The Real Consequences of DPDPA Non-Compliance: Penalties, Personal Liability and Business Impact
The DPDP Act doesn't just fine companies — it creates personal liability for directors, triggers operational suspensions, and reshapes B2B procurement. Here's the full picture of what non-compliance actually costs Indian businesses in 2026.
DPDP Act Compliance Cost in India: A Real Breakdown for Startups, SMEs and Enterprises (2026)
Most Indian businesses are quoted ₹15 lakh to ₹2 crore for DPDPA compliance. The reality is very different. Here is the line-item breakdown of what compliance actually costs — and where you can cut 60–80% without cutting corners.