IT Companies Gear Up for Compliance with Digital Personal Data Protection Act Ahead of 2027 Deadline
IT companies fast aligning compliance architecture with DPDP enroute
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As the May 2027 deadline for India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act approaches, major IT companies like Infosys, Wipro, SAP, and Tata Consultancy Services are enhancing their compliance frameworks. They are focusing on governance, incident detection, and data protection measures to align with the new regulations.
- 01IT companies are actively preparing for the May 2027 implementation of the DPDP Act.
- 02Infosys is enhancing its governance and stakeholder engagement mechanisms.
- 03Wipro is strengthening incident detection and vendor governance.
- 04SAP is conducting gap assessments and reinforcing internal policies.
- 05Tata Consultancy Services is aligning its global privacy framework with DPDP requirements.
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With the May 2027 implementation deadline for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act approaching, major IT companies in India are rapidly aligning their compliance architectures. Infosys, India's second-largest IT firm, is enhancing its governance and stakeholder engagement mechanisms to meet the new regulatory requirements, according to Inderpreet Sawhney, the chief legal and compliance officer. Wipro, the fourth-largest IT company, is focusing on strengthening its incident detection and notification procedures, emphasizing the importance of vendor and supply chain governance. SAP, a global enterprise software giant, is conducting detailed gap assessments to ensure its systems comply with the Act's principles and is investing in technical safeguards and transparent data agreements. Meanwhile, Tata Consultancy Services, the largest IT company in India, is implementing a global privacy policy that aligns with multiple data protection regulations, including specific provisions for the DPDP Act. These proactive measures reflect the industry's commitment to ensuring compliance and protecting personal data.
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The DPDP Act will significantly affect how IT companies handle personal data, ensuring greater privacy and protection for users.
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