The Digital Personal Data Protection Act applies to shops, clinics, coaching centres and startups, not just large companies. Here are five practical first steps.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 applies to anyone who processes personal data of individuals in digital form in India — which includes most shops, clinics, coaching centres, agencies and startups that keep customer records on a computer or phone. Its rules were notified in 2025 with a phased start, so obligations are arriving in stages.
Under the Act a child is anyone under eighteen, and processing children’s data needs verifiable parental consent. Tracking and targeted advertising directed at children is prohibited. Schools, coaching centres and apps used by teenagers need to take particular care.
Our DPDP privacy policy guide explains the Act in detail, and our SaaS agreement guide explains the contracts you need with software vendors.
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