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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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:
Listed Price
Rs 41300/-
Price with Early bird discount upto 31st March 2025 (Applicable to all)
Rs 35400/-
FDPPI paid members
Rs 33040/-
DSCI,ISACA and CIPP certified professionals;
Rs 35105/-
ISO 27001 certified lead implementers/Auditors
Rs 37170/-
For Registration
Step 1: Please make the payment as per the above table.
As the era of DPDPA dawns in India, we have the eternal question…
India does not have a culture of Privacy. Will a Data Principal respect his own privacy and use the provisions of the law? ..Will he lodge complaints to the DPB? …. How do we create awareness of the rights in the minds of the public at large?
At the same time, the question on the other side …of the organizations also linger…
Will organizations comply with the law? … Will they keep ignoring the law and wait for DPB start imposing the fines…whenever they can?…. Will they also be bogged down by ignorance and inability to interpret the law?
This lack of “In-Depth understanding” of the law on both the individuals and the organizations is likely to be one of the reasons why DPDPA 2023 implementation in India could be delayed beyond reasonable time.
As an organization with a commitment to “Privacy in Practice”, FDPPI has undertaken a new project “Privacy Mitra Yojana” with the objective of assisting both the individuals and the organizations to spread the knowledge of DPDPA 2023 and its benefits across the country .
Under this project FDPPI invites members of the public to register themselves as “Privacy Mitra” and contribute towards the efforts of FDPPI to spread awareness of Privacy and DPDPA 2023 in Schools, Colleges as well as industry circles.
We have created a Linkedin Group for those of you who are interested in joining this movement. You can join the Group here:
Consequent to the publication of draft DPDPA Rules, it has become essential for responsible Corporate Managements to take some corporate action o DPDPA Compliance immediately.
FDPPI recommends the following actions.
1. Pass a resolution that the Company has taken note of the issue of draft rules and the potential impact of the enforcement of DPDPA in the coming financial year.
2. Pass a resolution appointing a suitable person as a “DPDPA Compliance Officer” who may be later promoted if suitable as a DPO.
3. Depute the Compliance officer to a training like C.DPO.DA. of FDPPI so that he can make a detailed assessment and recommend further action.
In order to assist such companies who want to take off, FDPPI will be providing the following services .
1. Conduct C.DPO.DA. program for 3 days at Mumbai on January 24, 25 and 26 (Registration now open with Early Bird Discount available now).
2.Conduct a similar physical program in Delhi if possible before March 2025. (To be Scheduled)
3.Conduct at least one Virtual program before March 2025 (To Be Scheduled)
4. Institute a quick Business Impact Assessment through a Virtual interaction with corporate Managements (on a short virtual session) on request. (At a Cost of Rs 10000-25000)
(P.S: Considering the current assignments of FDPPI/Naavi booked with FDPPI, there could be scope for not more than 5 to six assessments before March 2025).
Interested company officials need to contact FDPPI immediately by visiting the website www.fdppi.in or contact Naavi through www.naavi.org.
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.
