India’s data protection law, phased in under the DPDP Rules notified on 13 November 2025.

Who does DPDP apply to?

Processing of digital personal data in India, and outside India when offering goods or services to people in India

What is the current version of DPDP?

DPDP Act, 2023 and DPDP Rules, 2025 — consent managers from 13 November 2026, most obligations from 13 May 2027

Who is responsible for DPDP?

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology; enforced by the Data Protection Board of India

Framework

DPDP

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

5 stories in the last 90 daysNext deadline 13 Nov 2026Latest story 11 hours ago

What is DPDP?: India’s data protection law, phased in under the DPDP Rules notified on 13 November 2025.
Who does DPDP apply to?: Processing of digital personal data in India, and outside India when offering goods or services to people in India
What is the current version of DPDP?: DPDP Act, 2023 and DPDP Rules, 2025 — consent managers from 13 November 2026, most obligations from 13 May 2027
Who is responsible for DPDP?: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology; enforced by the Data Protection Board of India

Official text: MeitY: Data protection

DPDPRegulatory updateIndia11 hours ago

Supreme Court asks MeitY to act against unauthorised court hearing clips

The Supreme Court directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to ensure steps are taken to stop illegal uploading of court hearing videos.

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DPDPRegulatory update4 days ago
Supreme Court hears challenge to personal data protection law
A media consortium argues the Supreme Court should exempt journalistic activities from India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
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DPDPIndustry news25 days ago
Hans Anders halts Ray-Ban Meta glasses sales after privacy outcry
Hans Anders halted Ray‑Ban Meta glasses sales in NL/BE after privacy outcry; India’s DPDP Act provisions start May 2027, leaving bystander rights unclear; consumer group and NGOs have issued legal notices to Meta.
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DPDPHighRule change1 month ago
Data Protection Board of India narrows guardian consent rule for disabled users
Rule 11 of the DPDP Rules 2025 now requires guardian consent only when a disabled person cannot make legally binding decisions even with support, changing the earlier blanket requirement.
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DPDPIndustry news2 months ago
India's data protection regulator flags consent limits in AI privacy roundtable
A closed‑door AI‑privacy roundtable in India highlighted DPDP’s consent limits, IAMAI’s August 2025 amendment request, and that the law’s enforcement is still months away.
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