Data Protection (DPDP) FAQs

When does the DPDP Act come into force?

In stages. The DPDP Rules, 2025 were notified on 13 November 2025, when the provisions establishing the Data Protection Board took effect. Consent Manager registration follows on 13 November 2026. The substantive obligations on businesses, including notice, consent, security, breach intimation, Data Principal rights and children’s data, apply from 13 May 2027.

General information on Indian law, not legal advice. For advice on your situation, contact the firm.

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