Navigating India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act for Modern Investigations
A Practical Guide for Investigators, Compliance, Legal and Risk Professionals
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is reshaping how organisations collect, process, store, and investigate personal data. For corporate investigators, compliance professionals, legal teams, auditors, and risk leaders, understanding these new obligations is essential.
Join ACi’s expert panel as we examine the practical impact of the DPDP Act and associated rules on internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, fraud investigations, whistleblower matters, and incident response.
What You’ll Learn
✅ How the DPDP framework affects investigations and evidence gathering
✅ Key exemptions available for the prevention, detection, and investigation of offences
✅ When personal data can be processed without explicit consent
✅ Data fiduciary responsibilities and organisational accountability
✅ Managing data breaches, notification requirements, and regulatory expectations
✅ Practical steps to minimise legal, compliance, and reputational risk
Why Attend?
The DPDP Act introduces significant obligations for organizations handling personal data, including stringent governance requirements, breach reporting obligations, and substantial financial penalties for non-compliance.
This webinar will provide practical guidance and real-world insights to help investigators and compliance professionals confidently navigate the evolving regulatory landscape while maintaining effective investigative practices.
Expert Panel Discussion
Hear from leading practitioners from investigations, legal, compliance, and privacy disciplines as they discuss:
- Foundations Definitions of Data Principal (subject) vs. Data Fiduciary (employer) vs. Data Processor (forensic partner).
- Investigative: Exemptions Deep dive into Section 17: Processing for enforcing legal rights and investigating offences.
- Operational Impact: The 12–18 month implementation timeline and “digital-by-design” adjudication.
- Technical: Safeguards Mandatory 1-year log retention and 72-hour notification protocols.
- Risk & Liability Non-delegable duties of fiduciaries and the role of the Data Protection Board (DPBI).
Who Should Attend?
- Board and Audit Committee Members
- Corporate Investigators
- Compliance Officers
- Internal Auditors
- Legal and Privacy Professionals
- Fraud and Forensic Specialists
- Risk and Governance Professionals
- Law Enforcement and Regulatory Personnel
Date: 21 October 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (India Standard Time)
Join ACi for this timely discussion and gain the practical knowledge needed to conduct effective investigations while meeting India’s evolving data protection requirements.