Navigating the Maze: Practical Strategies in Implementing India’s DPDPA

Moderator: Tarun Samtani, CIPM, IAPP Asia Advisory Board Member

Rohan Bagai, Senior Partner, AZB & Partners

Deepti Bhatia, CIPP/E, AVP, HSBC; Co-Chair, IAPP KnowledgeNet New Delhi

Daniel Wai San Choo, CIPP/A, CIPP/E, CIPM, Co-President, Singapore Corporate Counsel Association

In an era where data drives innovation but privacy defines trust, India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act has emerged as a landmark framework to balance growth with governance. Yet, its implementation is fraught with ambiguities, operational hurdles and uncharted risks in a digital ecosystem as diverse as India’s. This session cuts through the complexity, offering a roadmap for companies and institutions to not only comply with the DPDPA, but to thrive ethically in its wake. Join industry leaders, legal experts and data governance pioneers for a dynamic discussion that bridges theory with actionable strategy. We will dissect the Act’s gray areas, confront the realities of consent management in a country of 1.4 billion, and untangle the risks of third-party dependencies and cross-border data flows.

What you will learn:

• Decode ambiguities in the DPDP Rules. 
• Move beyond compliance checklists to build resilient, privacy-first operations. 
• Anticipate enforcement trends and avoid missteps in a law with penalties up to ₹250 crore.
• How to address the silent threats of third-party and cross-border risks.