DPDP & Privacy Governance for Decision-Makers

Know where you stand.
Understand the gaps
that matter.

DPDP and privacy governance advisory for Boards and leadership teams. We assess your current position, prioritise what genuinely carries risk, and give you a clear path to improvement — judgement, not documentation volume.

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ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor — TUV SÜD
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor — TUV SÜD
IICA Independent Director — Certified (Master Class)
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AssessKnow Where You Stand
ImproveClose the Gaps That Matter
GovernSustain Board-Level Accountability

Privacy is not
an IT department issue

Many organisations approach DPDP through their IT, legal or compliance functions.

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is India's comprehensive data protection law. It applies to entities that collect, process, or store personal data of individuals in India — across size, sector, and location.

This is a board-level governance obligation, not a technical checkbox. Accountability sits with leadership, and the reputational consequences of a poorly handled incident outlast any single remediation project.

The organisations that cope well are those that build governance capability calmly and systematically — understanding their data, their gaps, and their priorities before an incident or a review forces the question.

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Financial Penalties Apply
The Act provides for monetary penalties for non-compliance, including failure to implement reasonable security safeguards
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Breach Response & Notification Readiness
Prepare for applicable DPDP breach response and notification requirements.
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Notice & Consent Governance
Review when notice and consent are required and how they are appropriately managed.
Where Most Organisations Are
August 2023
The DPDP Act 2023 received Presidential assent. The statutory framework for personal data protection in India is enacted.
November 2025 — DPDP Rules notified
Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 notified, with phased commencement provisions.
2026 — Now
Organisations can use the transition period to establish governance, processes, accountability and evidence.
The practical view
Late remediation can increase operational disruption, cost and management pressure.

Assess → Improve → Govern
Three ways we work with you

Each engagement follows a clear scope, defined deliverables, and a senior advisor on the work. No vague retainers, no runaway scope.

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Step 01 — Assess

DPDP Risk Diagnostic

Independent DPDP governance assessment, maturity, prioritisation and advisory. You receive a clear picture of where you stand and what needs attention.

  • Data flow mapping & consent review
  • Structured DPDP governance and maturity assessment
  • Risk register: High / Medium / Low
  • 30/90/180-day action roadmap
  • Executive report + leadership presentation
Request a Bespoke Proposal
2–3 week engagement · Scope defined together
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Step 03 — Govern

Privacy Governance Advisory Retainer

Ongoing privacy governance and advisory support for businesses that need senior governance without a full-time hire. We stay current so your posture stays current.

  • Monthly governance posture review
  • Policy updates as the regulatory position develops
  • Breach notification support
  • Quarterly board / audit committee reporting
  • Emergency breach support & business-day advisory response
Request a Bespoke Proposal
Monthly retainer · Minimum 6 months

The DPDP Solutions Governance Engine:
A Custom-Fit Framework

Assess → Improve → Govern is delivered through Six Sigma DMAIC principles. Every engagement follows the same five-stage methodology — predictable milestones, clear ownership, and a governance programme your team can actually maintain.

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Diagnose
Map current data flows, consent mechanisms, and processing activities
02
Quantify
Translate gaps into business risk — governance exposure, incident likelihood, operational impact
03
Prioritise
High/Medium/Low risk matrix scored by effort-vs-impact
04
Fix
30/90/180 day remediation roadmap with named ownership
05
Govern
Ongoing posture: policies, reviews, training, privacy governance function

Strategic Governance.
Operational Excellence.
Owner-to-Owner Accountability.

"With entrepreneurial experience spanning nearly a decade, including full-time leadership as Co-Founder of Elite Copier Solutions Pvt. Ltd. since 2017, I bring an owner-to-owner perspective to privacy governance, grounded in the practical realities of running and scaling a business. I have also been building PristineWave over the past two years.

My background combines board governance, privacy, operational excellence, cybersecurity and AI governance — including the IICA Independent Director Masterclass, DCPP, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Post Graduate qualification in Business Management from XIMB, Cybersecurity for Leaders at ISB, and ISO/IEC 42001.

I help organisations and Boards understand where they stand, identify which gaps matter, and establish a credible, evidence-based path to improvement."

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Mahesh Raj
Founder & Principal Advisor | DPDP Solutions
IICA Independent Director — Certified | ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders
Co-Founder, Elite Copier Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (PristineWave)
Post Graduate in Business Management (XIMB)
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The Precision of Six Sigma
Zero-Waste Process Excellence
As a Black Belt, I don't just 'suggest' fixes — I architect lean, waste-free processes that make governance a natural byproduct of your workflow, not a burden layered on top of it.
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The Strategy of the Boardroom
Boardroom Governance & Director Accountability
Through my work with IICA and ISB, I translate technical cybersecurity and privacy risks into the language of boardroom fiduciary duty and governance accountability.
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The Reality of Ownership
Owner-to-Owner Pragmatism
I've sat in your chair. I know that every requirement must be balanced against business continuity and scalability. My advice is built for the real world — not a regulatory textbook.

The Authority Suite
behind every engagement

27701
ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor — TUV SÜD
International Privacy Standards & Audit Readiness
42001
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor — TUV SÜD
International AI Management Standards & Audit Readiness
IICA
IICA Independent Director — Certified (Master Class)
Boardroom Governance & Director Accountability
DCPP
DSCI Certified Privacy Professional
Indian Privacy Frameworks
ISB
ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders
Strategic Boardroom Risk Defence
XIMB
Post Graduate in Business Management (XIMB)
Business Strategy & ROI Integration
LSS BB
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Zero-Waste Process Excellence
15+ Yrs
BFSI & Life Sciences Domain
Deep Regulated-Industry Operational Knowledge
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Mahesh Raj
Founder & Principal Advisor | DPDP Solutions
IICA Independent Director — Certified | ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders
Co-Founder, Elite Copier Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (PristineWave)
ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor — TUV SÜD
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor — TUV SÜD
IICA Independent Director — Certified (Master Class)
DCPP — DSCI Certified Privacy Professional
Post Graduate in Business Management (XIMB)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Not just certified.
Multi-disciplinary by design.

Most compliance consultants come from one world — legal, IT, or audit. We bring all three together, filtered through the practical lens of an entrepreneur who has run businesses and balanced governance against growth.

DPDP Solutions is the DPDP and privacy-governance focused practice of Pramana Governance Advisory.

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15+ Years BFSI & Life Sciences Domain
We understand your regulatory environment, board dynamics, and operational pressures from the inside — not as an external observer reading your annual report.
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Six Sigma Black Belt — Lean Governance Architecture
Every process we design is engineered to eliminate waste. Governance becomes embedded in your workflow, not bolted on as a parallel burden.
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Indian Law First, Global Framework Second
DCPP ensures our primary lens is the DPDP Act. ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor — TUV SÜD credentials add international audit rigour for clients with global data flows.
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We Build Capability, Not Just Reports
Consent notices your tech team can deploy. Breach procedures your HR team can follow. Board reporting your CFO can present. Real deliverables, not shelf documents.

Sectors where data risk
is a board-level issue

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BFSI & Fintech
NBFCs, insurance firms, payment aggregators, and lending platforms handling customer financial data
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Hospitals, diagnostic chains, pharma companies, and clinical research organisations processing sensitive health data
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E-commerce & Retail
Online retailers, D2C brands, and marketplace operators with large consumer data footprints
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EdTech & Education
Online learning platforms and educational institutions holding student and parent personal data
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Professional Services
Law firms, CA practices, HR firms, and consultancies managing sensitive client information
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Real Estate & Infrastructure
Developers and property platforms collecting buyer, tenant, and employee personal data
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Technology & SaaS
Product companies and SaaS platforms processing end-user data, especially those serving regulated industries
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Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Mid-market manufacturers with digital operations, employee data, and B2B data-sharing relationships

The Director's 6-Point
DPDP Strategic Readiness Checklist

A strategic self-assessment for Boards and Directors to understand exposure, prioritise gaps, and build digital trust. Instant download — no waiting.

What's inside
The Director's 6-Point DPDP Strategic Readiness Checklist
1
Data Fiduciary Mapping
Identifying every touchpoint where personal data enters the organisation
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Consent Governance
Auditing notice and consent mechanisms against the DPDP Act 2023
3
Rights Management
Workflows for Data Principal requests within applicable timelines
4
Processor Liability
Reviewing vendor contracts for data processor obligations
5
Incident & Grievance Governance
Breach response and grievance escalation protocols
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Board-Level Oversight
Strengthening Director oversight through periodic review
Digital Trust. Boardroom Confidence. — DPDP Solutions
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Email
maheshraj@dpdpsolutions.in
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Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Response Time
We typically respond within one business day.

Our promise on the discovery call: we will tell you honestly where your current governance position looks strong, where it looks weak, and what the most sensible path to improvement is for your specific situation. If we are not the right fit, we will say so.