India's DPDP Act is law. Compliance is not optional.

Your business handles
data. The DPDP Act
now governs that.

We help growth-stage companies and regulated businesses identify data risks, close compliance gaps, and build governance frameworks — before the regulator does it for you.

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ISB — Cybersecurity Strategy
IICA — Boardroom Governance
DCPP (DSCI) — Indian Privacy Frameworks
PG Management (XIMB) — Business Strategy
Six Sigma — Process Excellence
ISO 27701 — Privacy Audit
₹250 Cr Maximum Penalty Under DPDP Act
72 hrs Breach Notification Window
Every Business Collecting Data Is Liable
Now Is the Right Time to Prepare

The DPDP Act is not
an IT department issue

Most businesses we speak to have delegated DPDP compliance to their IT team or legal counsel. That is the wrong approach — and the most expensive mistake you can make.

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is India's first comprehensive data protection law. It applies to every entity that collects, processes, or stores personal data of Indian citizens — regardless of size, sector, or whether you are based in India.

This is a board-level governance obligation, not a technical checkbox. The penalties are real, the enforcement timelines are short, and the reputational damage from a breach handled poorly will outlast any fine.

The companies that will struggle are those that wait for the Rules notification before acting. The companies that will thrive are those building compliance infrastructure now — calmly, systematically, at a fraction of the cost of emergency remediation.

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Up to ₹250 Crore
Penalty for significant data breaches and failure to implement security safeguards
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72-Hour Window
To notify the Data Protection Board after becoming aware of a personal data breach
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Mandatory Consent
Clear, specific notice required before processing any personal data — existing practices must be reviewed
The Compliance Timeline
August 2023
DPDP Act receives Presidential assent. Law is in force. Obligations are real.
2024–2025
Draft Rules circulated. Enforcement framework crystallising. Companies begin gap assessments.
2026 — Now
Rules notification expected imminently. This is the last preparation window before enforcement begins.
Post-notification
Enforcement begins. Early examples will be made. Emergency compliance is 3–5x the cost of planned preparation.

Three ways we work
with your business

Each engagement follows a clear scope, defined deliverables, and a fixed price. No vague retainers, no runaway scope.

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Step 01 — Entry

DPDP Risk Diagnostic

A structured assessment of your current data practices against the DPDP Act. You receive a clear picture of where you stand and exactly what needs to change.

  • Data flow mapping & consent review
  • DPDP Act gap assessment (6 dimensions)
  • 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 — Ongoing

Fractional DPO Retainer

Ongoing Data Protection Officer support for businesses that need expert governance without a full-time hire. We stay current so you stay compliant.

  • Monthly compliance posture review
  • Policy updates as DPDP Rules evolve
  • Breach notification support
  • Quarterly board / audit committee reporting
  • 24/7 Emergency Breach Support & 24-Hour Business Day Advisory Response
Request a Bespoke Proposal
Monthly retainer · Minimum 6 months

The DPDP Solutions Governance Engine:
A Custom-Fit Framework

Utilizing Six Sigma DMAIC principles, every engagement follows the same five-stage methodology — giving you predictable milestones, clear ownership, and a compliance programme your team can actually maintain.

01
Diagnose
Map current data flows, consent mechanisms, and processing activities
02
Quantify
Translate gaps into business risk — penalty exposure, breach probability, 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 compliance posture: policies, reviews, training, DPO function

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

"With over 7 years of leadership as the Co-Founder of Elite Copier Solutions Pvt. Ltd., I have navigated the complexities of scaling a Private Limited company and building the PristineWave brand into an industry leader. Today, I bridge the gap between that 'Owner-to-Owner' operational experience and high-level data governance. As an Empaneled Independent Director (IICA) with a Post Graduate in Business Management from XIMB, a background in Six Sigma and Cybersecurity from ISB, I help Boards transform the DPDP Act from a legal burden into a streamlined strategic advantage."

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Mahesh Raj
Founder & Principal Advisor | DPDP Solutions
Empaneled Independent Director (IICA) | 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 compliance 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 Liability
Through my work with IICA and ISB, I translate technical cybersecurity and privacy risks into the language of boardroom fiduciary duty, director liability, 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 compliance 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

ISB
ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders
Strategic Boardroom Risk Defence
IICA
IICA Master Class — Empaneled Independent Director
Boardroom Governance & Director Liability Protection
DCPP
DSCI Certified Privacy Professional
Certified Mastery of Indian Privacy Frameworks
XIMB
Post Graduate in Business Management (XIMB)
Business Strategy & ROI Integration
LSS BB
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Zero-Waste Process Excellence
27701
ISO 27701:2025 Lead Auditor
International Privacy Standards & Audit Readiness
9+ Yrs
Entrepreneurship & Co-Founder Experience
Owner-to-Owner Pragmatism & Accountability
15+ Yrs
BFSI & Life Sciences Domain
Deep Regulated-Industry Operational Knowledge
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Mahesh Raj
Founder & Principal Advisor | DPDP Solutions
Empaneled Independent Director (IICA) | ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders
Co-Founder, Elite Copier Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (PristineWave)
DCPP — DSCI Certified Privacy Professional
ISO 27701:2025 Lead Auditor
Post Graduate in Business Management (XIMB)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
15+ Years BFSI & Life Sciences

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 compliance against growth.

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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 Compliance Architecture
Every process we design is engineered to eliminate waste. Compliance 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 27701 Lead Auditor credentials add international audit rigour for clients with global data flows.
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We Build Infrastructure, 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 Readiness Checklist

A strategic self-assessment for Boards and Directors to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and build digital trust. Instant download — no waiting.

What's inside
The Director's 6-Point DPDP Strategic Readiness Checklist (2026 Edition)
1
Data Fiduciary Mapping
Identifying every touchpoint where personal data enters the organisation
2
Consent Governance
Auditing notice and consent mechanisms for DPDPA 2023 compliance
3
Rights Management
Workflows for Data Principal requests within statutory timelines
4
Processor Liability
Reviewing vendor contracts for Section 8 compliance
5
Incident & Grievance Governance
72-hour breach response and grievance escalation protocols
6
Board-Level Oversight
Mitigating personal Director liability through periodic audits
Digital Trust. Boardroom Confidence. — DPDP Solutions 2026 Edition
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Let's assess your
DPDP readiness — free

A 30-minute discovery call to understand your current state and whether we can help. No sales pitch. Just an honest assessment of where you stand.

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Email
maheshraj@dpdpsolutions.in
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Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Response Time
Within 24 business hours

Our promise on the discovery call: We will tell you honestly whether your current exposure is high, medium, or low — and what the most cost-effective path to compliance looks like for your specific situation. If we are not the right fit, we will say so.