New Delhi [India], March 24: The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 marks a transformative shift in how businesses in India handle personal data. With penalties soaring up to ₹250 crore and increasing public awareness around privacy, non-compliance is not an option.
For startups, SMEs, and enterprises alike, achieving compliance goes beyond legal documentation — it requires the right mix of privacy tech, legal strategy, consent tools, and continuous training. This is where Evalbench and Lex Curiam step in, offering an integrated approach to DPDP compliance.
Cookie Consent in India: A DPDP Mandate
Cookies are now considered personal data processors under the DPDP Act, making explicit, informed user consent legally mandatory.
Why Cookie Consent Matters:
- Legal Compliance: Pre-ticked boxes and implied consent are invalid.
- Transparency: Users must be informed about cookie types and their purposes (e.g., analytics, marketing).
- User Control: Must allow opting in/out of non-essential cookies.
Evalbench Tool Evaluation and Implementation:
- Analyze client requirements to recommend best-fit privacy tools
- End-to-End Implementation and do Continuous Monitoring
- Logs and maintains audit-ready consent records
Privacy Policies & Notices: Building Blocks of Compliance
DPDP requires businesses to implement two core documents:
Privacy Policy:
A detailed document covering data collection, usage, sharing, and retention. It must reflect the 7 DPDP principles, including purpose limitation, data minimization, and accountability.
Privacy Notice:
A short, easy-to-understand summary shown at the point of data collection, clearly stating:
- What data is being collected
- Why it’s being processed
- How users can revoke consent
Lex Curiam specializes in crafting:
- DPDP-compliant privacy policies
- Multilingual notices tailored to India’s diverse user base
- Integrated user consent and revocation flows
Evalbench Tools: Privacy Tech That Works for India
Helping Organizations choose the right tools is crucial to operationalizing DPDP compliance. Evalbench makes it easier with tool evaluation and implementation:
- Consent Management Platforms (CMPs) – Capture, store, and manage consent lifecycle
- Data Mapping Tools – Discover, classify, and map personal/sensitive data flows
- Risk Assessment Modules – Identify vulnerabilities in data handling, vendor contracts, or storage systems
DPIA, Gap Assessments & Privacy Audits
The DPDP Act calls for a proactive privacy approach through:
- Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) – Mandatory for high-risk processing (e.g., profiling, behavioral targeting)
- Gap Assessments – Compare existing practices with DPDP compliance benchmarks
- Audits – Legal and technical validation of data privacy practices
Lex Curiam delivers comprehensive DPIAs and audits, combining legal depth with technical precision to offer actionable remediation plans.
Privacy Awareness Training: Your First Line of Defense
Even the best systems fail without employee awareness. Evalbench offers custom privacy training programs for:
- General employees (handling customer data)
- DPOs and leadership teams
- Simulated phishing attacks and data breach drills
The goal? Build a compliance-first culture and reduce the risk of human error — the #1 cause of data breaches globally.
Why Businesses Choose Evalbench + Lex Curiam
- India-Specific Expertise – Deep understanding of local regulations, culture, and user behavior
- Integrated Legal-Tech Approach – One-stop solution for legal, technical, and operational needs
- Affordable & Scalable – Designed for startups, SMEs, and enterprise-grade requirements
- Proven Results – Trusted by 150+ businesses across India
Start Your DPDP Compliance Journey Today
Avoid penalties. Build trust. Let privacy become your competitive edge.
Contact Us:
Evalbench
Email: contact@evalbench.com
Website: https://www.evalbench.com/contact-us
Lex Curiam
Website: www.lexcuriam.com
About the Authors
- Judes Paranjothi, Certified DPO (DSCI), Leads the privacy and compliance business at Evalbench.
- Vimal Anbalagan, Partner, Lex Curiam
- Sarvendra Mani Tripathi, Partner, Lex Curiam
- Divyanshu Priyam, Partner, Lex Curiam
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