The DPDP Act, or Digital Personal Data Protection Act, was passed on 9th August 2023 and regulates the collection, use and processing of digital personal data in India. It applies to data collected in both digital and nondigital forms (and subsequently digitised), emphasising the privacy rights of data principals. The legislation outlines obligations for entities, known as data fiduciaries who collect, use and
process personal data, and aims to protect individuals’ privacy rights when their personal data is
shared with the data fiduciaries.

This resource is designed to help non-profit organisations understand and navigate the implications of this latest data protection legislation passed.It covers the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the act and its functions.

This resource is recommended for anyone in the non-profit who wants to understand the DPDP Act, esp. the teams and people engaging with data.

Note: This resource is curated based on a webinar conducted by IPN in collaboration with GameChanger Law. This resource does not constitute legal advice but is only intended to provide general guidance to the readers. Please consult your legal advisors/attorneys for specific legal advice personalised to your circumstances and operations.