DPDP Act 2023 and Rules 2025

The DPDP compliance tool
built for Indian businesses

CompliSeal scans your website for DPDP Act 2023 gaps, generates required documents, manages consent and data rights, and keeps you on top of compliance deadlines. No lawyer or consultant required to get started.

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Overview

What is a DPDP compliance tool?

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act) and DPDP Rules 2025 impose a set of obligations on every business that collects or processes personal data of Indian residents. These include publishing a privacy policy, obtaining proper consent before processing, appointing and publishing a Grievance Officer, fulfilling data rights requests within defined timelines, and reporting breaches to the Data Protection Board.

A DPDP compliance tool helps businesses meet these obligations through software rather than entirely through manual processes and ongoing legal retainers. It identifies what is missing, generates the required documents, provides the technical infrastructure for consent and data rights, and keeps a timestamped record of all compliance activity.

CompliSeal is a DPDP compliance tool built specifically for the Indian regulatory framework. It is designed for businesses that need to get compliant quickly and maintain compliance as the regulatory environment evolves.

Who needs this

Any Indian business that collects names, emails, phone numbers, or any other personal data from users, customers, or employees. The DPDP Act applies regardless of business size. There is no small-business exemption.

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What the DPDP compliance scanner checks

Enter your website URL and CompliSeal checks it against 13 DPDP Act 2023 requirements. Results are returned in under two minutes with a score out of 100 and a plain-language explanation of each finding.

After the scan, the Fix-It Checklist translates each gap into a specific, prioritised action with guidance on how to resolve it.

Features

Everything a DPDP compliance tool needs to do

CompliSeal covers the full compliance lifecycle: assess, document, operate, and monitor.

Compliance Scanner
Automated 13-point check of your website against DPDP Act 2023 requirements. Returns a compliance score and prioritised Fix-It list.
Free
Privacy Policy Generator
Generates a DPDP-compliant privacy policy covering all mandatory disclosures: purposes, rights, Grievance Officer, retention periods, and third-party processors.
Pro
Consent Banner SDK
JavaScript snippet for your website. Handles consent collection with per-purpose toggles, blocks tracking until consent is given, and logs every event with a SHA-256 hash.
Pro
DSAR Workflow
Public intake form for data rights requests. Tracks each request with a deadline, flags overdue items, and maintains an audit trail of every status change.
Pro
Breach Response
Incident logging with a 72-hour Board notification countdown. Pre-drafted notifications for the Data Protection Board and affected principals, generated from your incident details.
Pro
DPIA
Guided Data Protection Impact Assessment across seven sections with risk scoring. Required for Significant Data Fiduciaries; recommended for any high-risk processing activity.
Pro
Record of Processing (RoPA)
Structured inventory of all personal data processing activities with data categories, purposes, legal basis, processors, retention periods, and cross-border transfers.
Pro
Vendor Assessments
Send DPDP compliance questionnaires to third-party processors and receive a risk score on their responses. Track which vendors are assessed and which are outstanding.
Pro
Compliance Calendar
Task manager for DPDP deadlines pre-loaded with quarterly and annual obligations: policy reviews, vendor DPA renewals, DPIA reviews, and consent banner audits.
Free
Coverage

Which businesses need a DPDP compliance tool

The DPDP Act 2023 applies to any entity that determines the purpose and means of processing digital personal data of Indian residents. There is no size threshold or sector exemption. The following types of business are directly in scope:

E-commerce and D2C brands
Collect names, addresses, payment data, and browsing behaviour. Must have consent for marketing and a clear erasure mechanism.
SaaS and tech companies
Process account data, usage data, and potentially sensitive information. Typically need a RoPA, DPIA for high-risk features, and a formal DSAR process.
FinTech
Handle financial and identity data with strict data minimisation requirements. Consent must be specific, not bundled with terms and conditions.
HealthTech and healthcare
Process sensitive health data. Heightened DPDP obligations around consent specificity, data security, and breach reporting.
EdTech
Often process data of minors, which requires verifiable parental consent and prohibits behavioural advertising to children.
Professional services
CRM data, client records, and email marketing all require a legal basis under the DPDP Act. Privacy policies must be specific about the data collected.
Comparison

DPDP compliance tool vs alternatives

Businesses have three practical options for DPDP compliance: use a dedicated tool, hire a legal consultant, or build processes manually. Here is how they compare on the dimensions that matter most.

Capability CompliSeal Legal consultant Manual process
Website compliance gap detection Automated, real-time Manual review, periodic Not available
Privacy policy generation Instant, tailored Days to weeks Template-based
Consent management SDK, logs, withdrawals Advice only Third-party tool needed
DSAR handling Intake, tracking, audit trail Process design only Spreadsheet or email
Breach response Countdown, drafted notifications On-call, expensive Manual, high risk of delay
Ongoing monitoring Re-scan anytime Retainer required No monitoring
Audit trail Automatic, timestamped Not maintained Manual record-keeping
Cost to start Free Rs 20,000 and above Staff time only
Not a substitute for legal advice

CompliSeal handles operational compliance. For complex legal situations, sensitive data categories, regulatory investigations, or cross-border transfer arrangements, consult a qualified legal professional. The two approaches are complementary, not mutually exclusive.

Getting Started

How to start using CompliSeal

  1. Sign up with your business email

    Create a free account at compliseal.cogenz.in. Your compliance scan is scoped to the domain of your business email address. No credit card required.

  2. Fill in Org Settings

    Enter your organisation name, sector, Grievance Officer name, and Grievance Officer email. This information is used in all generated documents so you only need to enter it once.

  3. Run your first compliance scan

    Go to the Compliance Scanner, confirm your domain, and click Scan Now. In under two minutes you will have a compliance score and a list of gaps ranked by impact and penalty exposure.

  4. Work through the Fix-It Checklist

    The Fix-It Checklist turns each gap into a specific action. Start with the critical items. Generate and publish your privacy policy, then install the consent banner SDK.

  5. Set up the DSAR form and breach response

    Add your public DSAR form link to your privacy policy. Prepare breach response notifications before you need them. Re-scan after making changes to confirm your score improved.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does the DPDP Act apply to small businesses?
Yes. The DPDP Act 2023 does not include a small business exemption. Any entity that determines the purpose and means of processing personal data of Indian residents is a Data Fiduciary and must comply. The Central Government may notify reduced obligations for certain categories of businesses, but no such notification had been issued as of May 2025.
What is the difference between the DPDP Act and GDPR?
Both regulate personal data protection. The DPDP Act is narrower in scope: it covers only digital personal data, whereas GDPR covers all personal data. GDPR has a broader legitimate interest basis; the DPDP Act relies primarily on consent with limited specified legitimate uses. Both require breach notification, data rights responses, and documented processing. Key obligations under the DPDP Act include appointing a Grievance Officer and publishing consent notices before collection.
When does the DPDP Act come into enforcement?
The DPDP Act 2023 received Presidential assent in August 2023. The DPDP Rules 2025 were notified with a transition period. The Data Protection Board was being constituted in 2025. Businesses should implement compliance now rather than waiting for enforcement, as the Board will be able to impose penalties retrospectively for breaches that occurred before it began operations.
What is a Grievance Officer and how do I appoint one?
A Grievance Officer is a named individual appointed by your business to receive and resolve complaints from users about how their personal data is handled. Every Data Fiduciary must publish the Grievance Officer's name and contact mechanism (email address) on their website. No specific qualification is required by the Act. You appoint one simply by designating a person internally and publishing their details. CompliSeal's Org Settings stores this information and populates it into all generated documents automatically.
Is CompliSeal free?
The Free plan includes 3 compliance scans, a scored report with Fix-It checklist, compliance questionnaire, and compliance calendar. No credit card is required. The Pro plan adds the privacy policy generator, consent banner SDK, DSAR workflow, breach response, DPIA, RoPA, vendor assessments, and unlimited scans.

Related Resources

Learn more about DPDP compliance

Practical guides on every aspect of the DPDP Act 2023 for Indian businesses.

DPDP Compliance India: Complete Guide
Obligations, penalties, consent rules, and a 12-point checklist for businesses.

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DPDP Compliance Checklist for Indian Businesses
A practical step-by-step checklist for achieving baseline DPDP compliance.

Read the checklist
DPDP Act 2023: What Indian Businesses Need to Know
Explained without legalese. Key obligations and how the Act affects you.

Read the article
DPDP Compliance for Startups in India
Minimum viable compliance for early-stage businesses with limited resources.

Read the article
Grievance Officer under DPDP Act: Full Guide
Who qualifies, what to publish, and what the role involves.

Read the article
CompliSeal User Guide
How to use every feature of the platform with step-by-step instructions.

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