DPDP ComplianceMade Simple
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act is now enforceable. AquaConsento ensures your business is fully compliant from day one.
Non-Compliance Penalties Under DPDP Act 2023
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act imposes severe penalties for non-compliance. Maximum penalties can reach ₹250 Crore or 4% of global turnover, whichever is higher.
Penalty Structure
Understand the financial risk of non-compliance
Minor breaches
Up to ₹50 Crore
Failure to register with Data Protection Board
Significant breaches
Up to ₹150 Crore
Processing children's data without guardian consent
Major breaches
Up to ₹250 Crore
Data breach or unauthorized cross-border transfer
DPDP Principles & Our Solution
The DPDP Act is built on six fundamental principles. Here's how AquaConsento helps you comply with each.
Lawful Processing
Data can only be processed with explicit consent or other lawful basis defined under DPDP Act.
How we help: AquaConsento validates lawful basis for every data processing activity.
Purpose Limitation
Personal data must be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes only.
How we help: Granular consent collection ensures data is only used for declared purposes.
Data Minimization
Only collect data that is necessary for the specified purpose.
How we help: Configurable data collection fields prevent over-collection of PII.
Accuracy
Ensure personal data is accurate and kept up to date.
How we help: Self-service portal allows users to update their consent preferences anytime.
Storage Limitation
Data should not be kept longer than necessary for the purpose.
How we help: Automated data retention policies with automatic purging.
Accountability
Data fiduciaries must demonstrate compliance with DPDP principles.
How we help: Complete audit trails and compliance reports for regulatory inspections.
Valid Consent Requirements
Under DPDP Act, consent must meet six key criteria to be legally valid. AquaConsento's consent collection workflows ensure every consent meets these requirements.
Free
Consent must be given voluntarily without coercion
Specific
Clear indication of what the user is consenting to
Informed
User must understand what they are agreeing to
Unambiguous
Affirmative action required - no pre-ticked boxes
Granular
Separate consent for different purposes
Withdrawable
Users can withdraw consent as easily as giving it
Compliance Dashboard
Real-time DPDP compliance monitoring
All records are maintained as per Section 12 of DPDP Act, ready for Data Protection Board inspection.
Data Principal Rights Under DPDP
The DPDP Act grants individuals (Data Principals) specific rights over their personal data. AquaConsento helps you honor these rights automatically.
Right to Access
Individuals can request a copy of their personal data
Right to Correction
Individuals can request corrections to inaccurate data
Right to Erasure
Individuals can request deletion of their personal data
Right to Grievance
Individuals can register complaints with the Data Fiduciary
DPDP Execution Playbooks
Explore implementation-specific pages for consent, rights operations, and audit readiness.
Consent Management
Operational consent controls across web, app, API, and offline channels.
Read moreConsent Manager Readiness
Build-vs-integrate framework for Consent Manager strategy under DPDP.
Read moreCookie Consent
Low-latency, auditable consent banners and preference centers.
Read moreDPDP Compliance Checklist
Control-by-control checklist for legal, product, and engineering teams.
Read moreDPDP Compliance Software
Platform approach to governance, rights handling, and audit evidence.
Read morePrivacy Rights Management
Data Principal rights operations with SLA and grievance workflows.
Read moreReady for DPDP Compliance?
Don't risk penalties up to ₹250 Crore. Get a free compliance assessment and see how AquaConsento can protect your business.