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DPDPA Certificate Course: 6-Module Certification on India's DPDP Act

Legal foundations, practical compliance and AI governance.

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25Questions
In the certification exam
30Minutes
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75%To pass
Minimum score for certification
19/25Correct
Correct answers needed to pass
Who it is for

Who Should Take This DPDP Compliance Course?

This course requires no prior privacy or legal experience. It is designed for professionals responsible for implementing, managing, advising on, or auditing compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Whether you own the compliance program, support it, or assess it, this course provides the practical knowledge needed to translate legal requirements into operational controls and business processes.

DPOs and Privacy Leaders

Lead and manage your organization's DPDP compliance program with confidence. Learn how to establish governance frameworks, oversee compliance activities, maintain evidence, and demonstrate accountability to regulators, management, and stakeholders.

Compliance and Legal Teams

Understand the DPDP Act and Rules in practical terms. Learn how to interpret regulatory obligations, draft policies and notices, manage consent requirements, and align contracts and internal processes with compliance expectations.

IT and Security Teams

Translate DPDP requirements into technical controls. Learn how to implement security safeguards, data retention processes, access controls, breach response procedures, and privacy-by-design practices that support regulatory compliance.

Consultants and Auditors

Assess client readiness against DPDP requirements and industry best practices. Learn how to identify compliance gaps, perform assessments, recommend remediation measures, and support organizations throughout their compliance journey.

Curriculum

Course Curriculum

Complete all six modules before taking the certification exam.

Module 1: Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 - Overview

  • Introduction to DPDPA 2023
  • Legislative Background & Philosophy
  • Key Definitions & Terminology
  • Scope and Applicability
  • Comparison with Global Laws (GDPR & Others)

Module 2: Data Principal Rights & Fiduciary Obligations

  • Data Principal Rights (Sections 11-15)
  • Data Fiduciary Obligations (Sections 8-10)
  • Consent Manager Framework (Section 6)
  • Notice & Transparency Requirements
  • Data Security & Protection Measures

Module 3: Significant Data Fiduciaries & Compliance

  • Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF) Designation
  • Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO)
  • Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules
  • Record-Keeping & Audit Obligations

Module 4: Enforcement, Penalties & Global Context

  • Data Protection Board: Structure & Powers
  • Investigation & Adjudication Process
  • Penalty Framework (Section 33 & The Schedule)
  • Appeals & Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Compliance Strategies & Best Practices
  • Global Enforcement Case Studies: Lessons for India
Hands-on

Module 5: Practical Compliance & Implementation Skills

  • Data Mapping Mastery (RoPA, data-flow diagrams)
  • Consent Management Architecture
  • Risk Assessment & DPIA
  • Incident Response Management
  • Security Safeguards Implementation (Rule 6)
  • Third-Party Risk Management
AI Focus

Module 6: AI and DPDPA Compliance

  • AI Lifecycle Under DPDPA
  • Data Minimization for AI Systems
  • Notice & Consent Architecture for AI
  • Fairness, Bias & Model Interpretability
  • Data Fiduciary Duties for AI Systems
  • Generative AI & Foundation Models
  • AI Risk Management Framework