Industries Covered
Sector-specific compliance guidance for the DPDP Act
Industry-Specific Requirements
The DPDP Act applies to all industries. Each sector has unique considerations and compliance requirements.
Banking & Finance
Financial institutions handle highly sensitive customer data including account information, transaction history, and credit scores.
Key Considerations:
- Enhanced security for financial data
- KYC/AML data protection
- Third-party payment processor agreements
- Regulatory reporting requirements
Healthcare
Healthcare providers process sensitive health information, patient records, and medical history.
Key Considerations:
- Health data as sensitive personal data
- Patient consent for data sharing
- HIPAA and other regulatory alignment
- Research data anonymization
E-commerce & Retail
Online retailers collect customer purchase data, payment information, and browsing behavior.
Key Considerations:
- Payment card data protection
- Customer purchase history privacy
- Marketing consent management
- Third-party logistics data sharing
Technology & SaaS
Tech companies and SaaS providers process user data, application usage, and cloud-stored information.
Key Considerations:
- Cloud data storage compliance
- API data sharing agreements
- User analytics and tracking
- International data transfers
Education
Educational institutions handle student records, academic performance, and staff information.
Key Considerations:
- Student data protection (especially minors)
- Parental consent for children
- Academic record retention
- Third-party educational service providers
Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies process employee data, supplier information, and customer details.
Key Considerations:
- Employee data protection
- Supply chain data sharing
- IoT device data collection
- B2B customer data management
Telecommunications
Telecom providers handle call records, location data, and subscriber information.
Key Considerations:
- Call detail record protection
- Location data privacy
- Subscriber identity protection
- Government data requests
Travel & Hospitality
Travel companies process booking information, passport details, and travel preferences.
Key Considerations:
- Passport and ID document protection
- Travel booking data security
- Loyalty program data management
- International data transfers
Media & Entertainment
Media companies handle viewer data, content preferences, and subscription information.
Key Considerations:
- Content consumption analytics
- User-generated content moderation
- Advertising data collection
- Subscription data management
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