FDPPI is your Privacy Companion

In anticipation of the release of the rules within this weekend as hinted by the secretary of MeitY a two day physical training program is being contemplated in Mumbai on November 1 and 2. The program will be from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm and held in a hotel in Andheri. (Proposed Venue: Treebo Amber International, Sakinaka, Andheri)

The coverage would be

1. Legal nuances of DPDPA and the DPDPA  Rules
2. Classification of DPDPA protected Data (DPD)
3. ROPA as a strategic tool of Compliance
4. Governance  Structuring for meeting the obligations under DPDPA by a Data Fiduciary
5. Technical challenges of Management of Legal Basis for processing and Rights of Data  Principal
6. AI and its challenges in meeting the obligations
7. The Roles of DPO and Data Auditor in the DPDPA era
8. Use of DGPSI as a Compliance Management framework
9. Discussions and case studies

The training would be priced at Rs 15000/- plus GST. (Total Rs 17700/-)Participants would be provided with participation certificates and 12 hours of CPE.

Registration for examination for Certification would be optional.  The fees for examination would be Rs 10000/- plus GST (Total R 11800/-)

The total fees for those who register together would be Rs 25000/-. plus GST. (Total Rs 29500/-)

An early bird discount is provided for registration upto 15th October 2025

1. Early bird discount for training Rs 3000/- Net fees Rs 12000/- (Rs 14160/0)
2. Early Bird discount for Examination: Rs 2000/-. Net fees Rs 8000/- (Rs 9440/-)

Net price of  the training with certification exam with early bird discount is Rs 20000/-. (Rs 23,600/-)

The three books namely “Guardians of Privacy…”, “DGPSI, he Perfect  prescription…” and ” Taming the twin risks of DPDPA and AI with DGPSI-AI” would be the reading material. The kindle versions of all three are now available and are recommended for purchase for preparation for the exam which will be open for the batch after November 20th.

Naavi

PS: In the unlikely event of the DPDPA rules not being notified, a free Virtual session would be conducted subsequently to all the participants.

Consequent to the DPDPA Rules to be notified by the Government  the following changes are proposed to be made in FDPPI subject to completion of the necessary formalities.

1. Members will be provided an option to accept a new Consent form. Those who opt out would not be considered as “Voting Members” but would continue to be eligible for all other member benefits.
2. Accredited auditors need to get themselves re-certified and re-accredited as per terms to be announced.
3. The new C.DPO.DA. training programs will be conducted with additional sessions covering the new DPDPA Rules and DGPSI-AI.
4. Those who have certified themselves as C.DPO.DA. at present will be provided access to additional sessions covering the new rules and DGPSI AI through recorded sessions or otherwise.
5. The new examinations will be updated for the new DPDPA rules and DGPSI AI. Existing C.DPO.DA. holders will be required to renew their certifications each year by going through the examination once again.

We await the detailed rules to make further modifications as may be required. We have also requested for the views of all members of the FDPPI community before these  changes are formalized.

FDPPI successfully completed the Chennai leg of IDPS 2025 today at MMA auditorium. Event was co-hosted by MMA and was well attended.

The event was inaugurated by Mr H Shankar, the MD of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd, followed by 5 panel discussions on different  topics surrounding DPDPA  and AI DPDPA and AI.

H Shankar, MD, Chennai Petroleum Corporation lights  the lamp in the presence f Naavi, Captain V Vijaykumar (MMA) and Mr D Lakshminarayana, MD, Sundaram Housing Finance Ltd and President MMA

During the occasion, FDPPI honoured R.Ramamurthy, (formerly of Gemini Communications Ltd) and H RMohan (Formerly of Hindu) for their long service to the IT and Data protection industry.

Naavi moderates the first Panel Discussions  with Eka Pillai(YesPanchi), Vasanthika (Arnav legal) and Krithi Shetty. (Privacy Pillar).

Naavi

The IDPS 2025, Bengaluru was successfully concluded yesterday, on September 17, 2025.

Some pictures of the event are found below.

Vice Chancellors of Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Mr Raina and  Ex Vice Chancellor of Bengaluru University Mr Venugopal, watering the plant as a symbolic gesture for inaugurating the program.

Book titled “Taming the twin challenges of DPDPA and AI with DGPSI-AI”, by Naavi being released by the august guests consisting of Retired Justice Sri Subhash Adi in the presence of Vice Chancellor of RUAS, Mr Raina, Ex-Vice Chancellor if Bengaluru University Mr  Venugopal, and Directors of FDPPI.

Members of Panel 1 in discussion

Members of Panel 2 in discussion (Moderated by Nagaraj BS)

Members of Panel 3 in discussion

Members of Panel 4 in discussion. (Moderated by Naavi)

(More pictures will be posted later)

On September 27, the Chennai leg of IDPS 2025 will be conducted at the MMA auditorium, in Thousands Lights, Chennai. Watch out for further information.

Data Protection Experts discuss the impact of DPDPA and Artificial Intelligence at Bengaluru

M S Ramiah Campus in Mathikere-Yashwantpura will be a witness to an interesting one day seminar on 17th September 2025 under the theme “Bracing the Impact of twin Challenges of DPDPA and AI”
The is event jointly organized with the Foundation of Data Protection Professionals in India (FDPPI) and MSR School of Law and supported by FICCI, Bengaluru. Several industry experts will congregate as speakers and delegates to discuss the impact of the impending notification of the new law namely Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA 2023).
With Artificial Intelligence usage sweeping across the industry at the same time, compliance to DPDPA given the unprecedented penalties in the range of Rs 250 crores plus has become a huge challenge.
The event will be inaugurated by Retired Justice Sri Subhash B Adi. Former Vice Chancellor of Bangalore University namely Dr K R Venugopal will give a key note address. Dr Kuldeep Kumar Raina , Vice chancellor MSR University will preside. Dr V Vijayakumar, Advisor MSR School of law will provide an overview of the global environment in data protection.
The event will witness discussions on the current status of the Indian law on Data Protection, the global laws of Data Protection and AI regulation and Technical challenges posed by AI in compliance of DPDPA. The seminar will also discuss the Corporate Governance strategies for compliance, and sectoral challenges.
During the event, FDPPI will present a framework for compliance titled DGPSI-AI for “Taming the Twin challenges of DPDPA and AI”. A book of the same title authored by Naavi, the pioneer in the field will also be released.
The event will be held between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm. More details of the event will be available at www.idps2025.in.

FDPPI is launching the IDPS 2025, the flagship event of FDPPI on September 17, 2025

As a prelude to the conference and to ensure that all participants will get refreshed on on the underlying legal and technical background information, FDPPI is organizing a complimentary virtual program “Master Class on DPDPA and Introduction of AI to business Managers” tomorrow.

The program for September 12 is as follows.

Joining link has already been forwarded to all those who have registered for IDPS 2025-September 17 through the registration process.

If any others would like to register for IDPS 2025 now, they can do so at the above link. If any body wants to join the September 12th event as a special guest of FDPPI, they may contact us with their request.

We look forward to interacting with you both on September 12th and September 17. Event of September 17 will be a physical event which will happen in the MSR Institute’s auditorium and will be co-hosted by MSR School of Law and supported by FICCI.

Our Partners for IDPS 2025

Naavi

FDPPI has been working on DPDPA Compliance based on the framework DGPSI  or Data Governance and Protection Standard of India.

DGPSI is considered as the only framework available now for DPDPA compliance.

Over the last one year  several product companies have come up with technology solutions and some of them have adopted to the principles of DGPSI to different levels.

In order to assist the product developers for a DGPSI compliant solution, FDPPI has offered a service for an evaluation of their product from functional perspective and provide DTS scores for the product. Such companies will now be called “Special Associate Members” and mentoring services will also be offered for improvement of the product.

This is a special membership scheme offered only to such corporate members who have developed appropriate solutions for DPDPA  Compliance.  The terms of membership and the benefits offered will be discussed on case to case basis.

Naavi

Naavi had the privilege of meeting the Dr V.Vijayakumar, Advisor of School of Law at Ramaiah Institute of Applied Sciences and discussed the feasibility of collaboration between FDPPI and MSRUAS. Dr L Aruna, Associate Professor was also present.

During the meeting discussions were held on enriching of the curriculum of School of Law with more coverage of the Data Protection laws.

Naavi

The developments in the field of AI and its impact on Privacy and Data Protection, have prompted FDPPI to recognize the need to be involved in Research and Analysis as well as Awareness and Training related to the impact of AI on the society both directly on the domain of Privacy and other aspects of digital life of an individual.

In pursuance of this objective, FDPPI has set up an “AI-Chair” led by Naavi. A note on the proposal is available here: Note on proposed FDPPI Chair. A research report on the status of AI in India as gathered from public resources is also enclosed for information.

Ujvala Consultants Pvt Ltd which is already a patron member of FDPPI and Naavi has proposed setting up of an Academic Chair in FDPPI to focus on the activities related to AI in Privacy inparticular.

The Chair will undertake Research and analysis, create awareness and Education, besides engaging in Policy advocacy. It will also establish collaboration with other academic organizations,, NGOs and like minded individuals and business entities.

The Chair may involve in activities such as webinars, workshops, training sessions and publication of reports as may be required.

We invite other organizations and professionals who are interested to join hands in any manner to participate in the activities of this Chair.

Naavi

FDPPI is launching the next C.DPO.DA. certification program as a virtual program during week ends in a convenient 3 hour slot per day.

The program will extend for a total of 18 hours between 10.00 am to 1.00 pm on April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27.

An optional Exam preparatory session is also planned on May 4, 2025.

The fees for the program would be Rs 35000/- +GST , totalling Rs 41300/-

A Early Bird discount will be applicable upto 31st march 2025  amounting to Rs 5000/-.

Those availing the early Bird Discount would pay Rs 30000/- plus GST totalling to Rs 35400/-.

Current members of FDPPI will have a discount of Rs 7000/- (20%) and the total fee for them with GST would be Rs 33040/- (This will be applicable to the employees of the Corporate members also.)

Finally, on popular request,

a) a special discount of 15% would be available for all those who are already certified as Data Protection Professionals under DSCI, ISACA and CIPP. Such professionals may pay Rs 29750/- plus GST of Rs 5355/- totalling Rs 35105/- ( FDPPI may request for proof of certification)

b) a special discount of 10% would be available to all those who have been certified by an appropriate certification agency for ISO 27001 as lead implementer or auditor. Fees payable by them would be Rs 31500/- plus GST of Rs 5670/- totalling Rs 37170/- ( FDPPI may request for proof of certification)

Ujvala Consultants which is a patron member of FDPPI would also sponsor a few deserving professionals who cannot afford the above fees and a special request thereof may be sent to Naavi.

Those who have already enrolled to the virtual recorded sessions program on the website of FDPPI or Cyber Law College will be provided a complementary entry to this 18 hour program on request.

All Paid Participants would be eligible for one free sitting for the examination worth Rs 10000/- and also one year complementary membership of FDPPI worth Rs 6000/-

Tentative Program is as follows:

As a summary the following table indicates the fees payable:

For Registration

Step 1: Please make the  payment as per the above table.

Step 2: Complete the following registration form.