{"id":49737,"date":"2025-03-24T17:51:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeveningpost.in\/index.php\/2025\/03\/24\/indias-dpdp-act-2023-how-evalbench-and-lex-curiam-help-businesses-achieve-data-privacy-compliance\/"},"modified":"2025-03-24T17:51:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:21:54","slug":"indias-dpdp-act-2023-how-evalbench-and-lex-curiam-help-businesses-achieve-data-privacy-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeveningpost.in\/index.php\/2025\/03\/24\/indias-dpdp-act-2023-how-evalbench-and-lex-curiam-help-businesses-achieve-data-privacy-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s DPDP Act 2023: How Evalbench and Lex Curiam Help Businesses Achieve Data Privacy Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi [India], March 24:<\/strong> The <strong>Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023<\/strong>\u00a0marks a transformative shift in how businesses in India handle personal data. With penalties soaring up to \u20b9250 crore and increasing public awareness around privacy, non-compliance is not an option.<\/p>\n<p>For startups, SMEs, and enterprises alike, achieving compliance goes beyond legal documentation \u2014 it requires the right mix of\u00a0<strong>privacy tech, legal strategy, consent tools, and continuous training<\/strong>. This is where\u00a0<strong>Evalbench<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Lex Curiam<\/strong>\u00a0step in, offering an integrated approach to\u00a0<strong>DPDP compliance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Cookie Consent in India: A DPDP Mandate<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Cookies are now considered\u00a0<strong>personal data processors<\/strong>\u00a0under the DPDP Act, making\u00a0<strong>explicit, informed user consent<\/strong>\u00a0legally mandatory.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why Cookie Consent Matters:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Legal Compliance:<\/strong>\u00a0Pre-ticked boxes and implied consent are invalid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparency:<\/strong>\u00a0Users must be informed about cookie types and their purposes (e.g., analytics, marketing).<\/li>\n<li><strong>User Control:<\/strong>\u00a0Must allow opting in\/out of non-essential cookies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Evalbench Tool Evaluation and Implementation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyze client requirements to recommend best-fit privacy tools<\/li>\n<li>End-to-End Implementation and do Continuous Monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Logs and maintains audit-ready consent records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Privacy Policies &amp; Notices: Building Blocks of Compliance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>DPDP requires businesses to implement\u00a0<strong>two core documents<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Privacy Policy:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A detailed document covering data collection, usage, sharing, and retention. It must reflect the\u00a0<strong>7 DPDP principles<\/strong>, including purpose limitation, data minimization, and accountability.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Privacy Notice:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A short, easy-to-understand summary shown at the\u00a0<strong>point of data collection<\/strong>, clearly stating:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What data is being collected<\/li>\n<li>Why it\u2019s being processed<\/li>\n<li>How users can revoke consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lex Curiam<\/strong>\u00a0specializes in crafting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DPDP-compliant privacy policies<\/li>\n<li>Multilingual notices tailored to India\u2019s diverse user base<\/li>\n<li>Integrated user consent and revocation flows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Evalbench Tools: Privacy Tech That Works for India<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Helping Organizations choose the right tools is crucial to operationalizing DPDP compliance. Evalbench makes it easier with tool evaluation and implementation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Consent Management Platforms (CMPs)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Capture, store, and manage consent lifecycle<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Mapping Tools<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Discover, classify, and map personal\/sensitive data flows<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk Assessment Modules<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Identify vulnerabilities in data handling, vendor contracts, or storage systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>DPIA, Gap Assessments &amp; Privacy Audits<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The DPDP Act calls for a proactive privacy approach through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Mandatory for high-risk processing (e.g., profiling, behavioral targeting)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gap Assessments<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Compare existing practices with DPDP compliance benchmarks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audits<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Legal and technical validation of data privacy practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lex Curiam<\/strong>\u00a0delivers comprehensive DPIAs and audits, combining\u00a0<strong>legal depth<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>technical precision<\/strong>\u00a0to offer actionable remediation plans.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Privacy Awareness Training: Your First Line of Defense<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Even the best systems fail without employee awareness. Evalbench offers\u00a0<strong>custom privacy training programs<\/strong>\u00a0for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General employees (handling customer data)<\/li>\n<li>DPOs and leadership teams<\/li>\n<li>Simulated phishing attacks and data breach drills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The goal? Build a\u00a0<strong>compliance-first culture<\/strong>\u00a0and reduce the risk of human error \u2014 the #1 cause of data breaches globally.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why Businesses Choose Evalbench + Lex Curiam<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India-Specific Expertise<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Deep understanding of local regulations, culture, and user behavior<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrated Legal-Tech Approach<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 One-stop solution for legal, technical, and operational needs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Affordable &amp; Scalable<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Designed for startups, SMEs, and enterprise-grade requirements<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proven Results<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Trusted by 150+ businesses across India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Start Your DPDP Compliance Journey Today<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Avoid penalties. Build trust. Let privacy become your competitive edge.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Contact Us:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Evalbench<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u00a0Email: contact@evalbench.com<br \/>\nWebsite:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.evalbench.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evalbench.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.evalbench.com\/contact-us<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lex Curiam<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u00a0Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexcuriam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexcuriam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lexcuriam.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>About the Authors<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Judes Paranjothi<\/strong>, Certified DPO (DSCI), Leads the privacy and compliance business at\u00a0<strong>Evalbench<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vimal Anbalagan<\/strong>, Partner,\u00a0<strong>Lex Curiam<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sarvendra Mani Tripathi<\/strong>, Partner,\u00a0<strong>Lex Curiam<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Divyanshu Priyam<\/strong>, Partner,\u00a0<strong>Lex Curiam<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em> If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi [India], March 24: The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023\u00a0marks a transformative shift in how businesses in India handle personal data. With penalties soaring up to \u20b9250 crore and increasing public awareness around privacy, non-compliance is not an option. 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