India's DPDP Act Bears Down On Retail As 81% Of Startups Stay Unprepared For Compliance
DPDP privacy rules roll out in phases, with the Consent Manager framework starting Nov 13 and full compliance due by May 2027. Steep penalties up to ₹250 Cr threaten retail, offline players and MSMEs, spawning a projected ₹10,000 Cr compliance market as most firms lag on readiness.
India's DPDP data privacy rules roll out phased, with Consent Manager framework from Nov 13 and full compliance by May 2027. Steep penalties affect retail, offline sectors and MSMEs, many still unprepared, driving a projected ₹10,000 Cr compliance market.
Why this matters
The DPDP Act's phased rollout puts retail firms, offline players and MSMEs on notice, as steep ₹250 Cr penalties collide with widespread unreadiness across the sector.
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