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    DPO as a Service in India: Outsourced Data Protection Officer

    CyberWave GRC provides DPO as a service in India: a named, India-based Data Protection Officer contact plus the registers, notices, request handling, breach response and impact assessment support the DPDP Act and DPDP Rules, 2025 require. We can provide the DPO or support your internal DPO.

    This page is general information, not legal advice.

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    Reviewed by Santhosh Kapalavai, Chief Operating Officer, CyberWave GRC · CISA, CISM, CCISO, HITRUST CCSFP, CHQP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

    Who needs a DPO

    India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is implemented through the DPDP Rules, 2025, notified on 13 November 2025. The main compliance obligations come fully into force in May 2027.

    • Organisations designated as Significant Data Fiduciaries must appoint a Data Protection Officer based in India, carry out periodic Data Protection Impact Assessments, and undergo independent data audits.
    • For a Significant Data Fiduciary, the DPO must be an individual based in India who is responsible to the board. We can provide that individual or support your internal DPO.
    • Every Data Fiduciary must give individuals a contact who can answer questions about how their personal data is processed.

    Companies that are, or expect to be, Significant Data Fiduciaries

    Companies that want a named privacy lead without a full-time hire

    Companies outside India that process personal data of people in India and need an India-based privacy contact

    What is included

    A named Data Protection Officer contact based in India
    Personal data inventory and record of processing activities
    Review of privacy notices and consent flows
    A process for handling requests and grievances from individuals
    Breach response plan and support with notifications to the Data Protection Board and affected individuals
    Data Protection Impact Assessment support
    Vendor and data processor contract review
    Staff privacy training
    Regular reporting to management or the board

    How it works

    01

    Assess

    Review current data handling against the DPDP Act and Rules.

    02

    Set up

    Put the register, notices, processes and contact point in place.

    03

    Run

    Ongoing monthly DPO support.

    04

    Review

    Annual review and impact assessment support.

    Why CyberWave GRC

    • A named, India-based DPO contact, or support for the DPO you already have.
    • One team for the whole service: data inventory, notices, request handling, breach response, impact assessments, vendor contracts, training and board reporting.
    • A clear four-step model: assess, set up, run and review.
    • Pricing on request: we send a quote based on your organisation.
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    Frequently asked questions

    Organisations designated as Significant Data Fiduciaries must appoint a Data Protection Officer based in India. Every Data Fiduciary must give individuals a contact who can answer questions about how their personal data is processed.

    For a Significant Data Fiduciary, the DPO must be an individual based in India who is responsible to the board. We can provide that individual or support your internal DPO.

    The DPDP Rules, 2025 were notified on 13 November 2025, and the main compliance obligations come fully into force in May 2027.

    If you process personal data of people in India, our service gives you an India-based privacy contact.

    Request a quote. We price the service based on your organisation and how you handle personal data.

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    Tell us about your organisation and how you handle personal data, and we'll send a quote for DPO as a service.

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