What counts as a personal data breach under DPDP?

A breach is unauthorized or accidental disclosure, acquisition, use, alteration, destruction, or loss of personal data that compromises confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

Run tabletop exercises and maintain forensic readiness.

Notify per Act and Rules once impact is understood.

Related Act sections

Tools & resources

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DPDP implementation support

  • Gap assessment & remediation roadmap (INR 49,999+)
  • Breach runbook & DPBI templates
  • SDF / DPO / DPIA programs

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