Practical, practitioner-led DPDPA and data privacy programmes, grounded in India's enacted Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — not repurposed GDPR theory. Founded in 2024 by the author of one of India's first books on DPDPA law & practice · 10+ masterclasses delivered · 150+ professionals trained.
Data Privacy Academy delivers India's most practical DPDPA training — for professionals who need to apply the law, not just understand it.
Deep-dive masterclasses on DPDPA and data privacy for lawyers, CXOs, compliance teams, and technical professionals seeking advanced credentials.
Hands-on courses teaching you exactly how to conduct Gap Assessments, build ROPA registers, perform DPIAs, and implement consent frameworks.
Sector-specific courses for BFSI, HealthTech, EdTech, SaaS, and more — plus function-specific modules for HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, and CISOs.
How to do a Data Privacy Gap Assessment
A structured methodology for assessing your organisation's current posture against DPDPA obligations. Learn to map data flows, identify gaps, and prioritise remediation.
How to Build a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA)
Hands-on training on creating and maintaining a DPDPA-compliant ROPA — including data inventory, lawful basis mapping, and retention schedules.
How to Conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
Step-by-step guidance on identifying high-risk processing activities, conducting DPIAs, and documenting outcomes for board and regulatory review.
DPDPA for BFSI — Practical Implementation
Practical application of DPDPA requirements in banking and financial services contexts — KYC, payments, credit scoring, fraud analytics, and consent management.
DPDPA for Banking & Financial Services
KYC, payments, fraud analytics, credit scoring — high-volume personal data with stringent DPDPA implications
High ImpactDPDPA for Healthcare Providers
Patient records, diagnostics, and telemedicine platforms processing sensitive personal data at scale
High ImpactDPDPA for E-Commerce
Consent management, marketing profiling, loyalty programmes, and consumer data governance
High ImpactDPDPA for HR & GCCs
Employee monitoring, payroll processing, and cross-border data transfers in global capability centres
High ImpactDPDPA + AI Governance
AI training data, analytics pipelines, cloud data governance, and responsible AI compliance
Emerging PriorityDPDPA for Insurance
Sensitive financial and health data convergence in insurance underwriting and claims processing
High ImpactDPDPA for EdTech
Children's data and parental consent obligations under DPDPA — India's most regulated category
High ImpactDPDPA for Telecom & Digital Platforms
Large-scale behavioural profiling and subscriber data processing across digital platforms
High ImpactDPDPA for Pharma
Clinical trial data, research data governance, and regulatory submissions under DPDPA
Emerging PriorityDPDPA for Smart Manufacturing
Employee, device, and customer data convergence in Industry 4.0 and IoT environments
Emerging PriorityHuman Resources
DPDPA for HR Teams
Employee data lifecycle, monitoring, payroll, background checks, and cross-border HR data transfers under DPDPA.
Sales & Marketing
DPDPA for Sales & Marketing
Consent-based marketing, profiling obligations, CRM data governance, and digital advertising compliance.
Information Technology
DPDPA for IT Departments
Privacy-by-design implementation, system architecture, data retention, and technical safeguards under DPDPA.
CISO / CIO
DPDPA for Security Leaders
Breach notification obligations, security safeguard requirements, incident response, and DPDPA-aligned security frameworks.
Legal & Compliance
DPDPA for Legal Teams
DPA drafting, vendor contracts, regulatory liaison, enforcement risk assessment, and board-level compliance reporting.
Board & CXO
DPDPA for Board & Leadership
Governance obligations, penalty exposure, fiduciary duties, and strategic compliance roadmap for senior leadership.
Our signature programme — a comprehensive, practitioner-led deep dive into data privacy law, DPDPA implementation, and AI governance. Designed for lawyers, compliance professionals, and technical leaders who need more than an introduction.
Masterclass Modules
First Edition · 2026 · Copyright Data Privacy Academy · MRP ₹1,999
The definitive practitioner's guide to India's landmark data protection legislation — written by an Advocate and DPDPA expert, Nagaraja B S. Designed to empower Data Protection Lawyers, Privacy Practitioners, Compliance Officers, and legal professionals with deep, actionable knowledge of the DPDPA 2023 framework.
The most comprehensive and practical guide available on DPDPA 2023. A must-have for every privacy lawyer and compliance professional in India. Grounded in the actual enacted text — not a GDPR adaptation.
Founder & Lead Faculty · DPDPA Lawyer · Data Privacy Expert · AI Governance Advisor
Nagaraja Bangalore Subbarao is a leading DPDPA Expert, Data Privacy Lawyer, Fractional DPO, and AI Governance Advisor with 18+ years of experience advising corporates, startups, healthcare providers, BFSI institutions, technology companies, and multinational organizations on privacy, data protection, regulatory compliance, and digital governance.
He is the Founder of Data Privacy Academy and Comply DPDPA, and the author of Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Law and Practice in India. He is Adjunct Professor at NMIMS, teaching Business Law, Intellectual Property, and Technology Law, and a Doctoral Researcher focused on data governance and AI analytics.
Legal Professionals
In-house counsel · Privacy lawyers · Corporate legal teams · Law firm associates advising on data protection matters
Compliance & Risk
Data Protection Officers · Compliance managers · Risk professionals · Internal auditors managing privacy programmes
Technology
CISOs · IT managers · Software architects · Data engineers building privacy-by-design systems under DPDPA
Business Functions
HR managers · Marketing leads · Operations professionals handling personal data across customer and employee workflows
Leadership
CEOs · CFOs · Board directors · CIOs seeking governance clarity on DPDPA obligations and penalty exposure
Sector Professionals
BFSI · Healthcare · EdTech · SaaS · Manufacturing professionals requiring sector-specific DPDPA expertise
Thanks for a wonderful session on DPDPA — a much needed resource for cyber enthusiasts, cyber lawyers, IT professionals, and cybersecurity and data protection professionals. A very interactive approach.
Nagaraja is a subject matter expert — very patient and thorough. The sessions on DPDPA are insightful and interactive.
The most friendliest consultant — real hands-on experience of dealing with data compliances. No fluff, no side selling; directly addresses the issue and gives all possible solutions to save money and data.
Nagaraja is a very professional and efficient lawyer. Would definitely recommend him.
I appreciated Nagaraja calling me and confirming the timings because I had a busy day. It was a quick, insightful meeting in which knowledge and requirements were exchanged and new scopes were defined.
Very insightful and an excellent edition. A comprehensive guide that every data privacy professional in India should have on their desk.
Practical, India-first training programmes grounded in the enacted DPDPA 2023. Led by Nagaraja B S (Nagaraja Bangalore Subbarao), Advocate and data privacy expert.
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Data Privacy Academy and its founder, Nagaraja B S, engage actively with respected data protection, privacy and digital-trust bodies in India and worldwide.
India Digital Trust Forum
A collaborative forum focused on building digital trust and enabling a secure, trusted Digital India across public and private institutions.
International Association of Privacy Professionals
The world's largest global information-privacy community. Nagaraja B S holds the IAPP CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager) credential.
Data Security Council of India
An industry body on data protection and cyber security in India, established by NASSCOM to advance secure, trusted data practices.
Foundation of Data Protection Professionals in India
An Indian body dedicated to developing data protection professionals and DPO competency under India's data protection regime.
Association of Independent Data Auditors of India
A professional body focused on independent data auditing, integrity and accountability under India's data protection framework.
Information System Security Certification Consortium
A global nonprofit association for cybersecurity and information security professionals, known for the CISSP and CC certifications.
International TPRM Alliance
A global community advancing standards and best practices in third-party and vendor risk management (TPRM).
Governance, Risk & Compliance Engineering
A practitioner community advancing GRC engineering — applying automation and engineering rigour to governance, risk and compliance.
Memberships and affiliations reflect active professional engagement; they are not endorsements by the named organisations. Certifications such as IAPP CIPM are individually held credentials.
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