India Enforces Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025: Compliance, Children’s Data, and Cross-Border Guidelines

The DPDP Rules, 2025, implement the DPDP Act, 2023, establishing a citizen-centric data protection system based on SARAL principles of consent, transparency, and accountability. MeitY’s consultations led to 18-month phased compliance. Data Fiduciaries must ensure clear consent, prompt breach reports, and enhanced child and disability safeguards. A digital Data Protection Board promotes transparency and privacy-driven innovation.