MeitY Pushes for Faster DPDP Act Rollout, Proposes 12-Month Compliance

Major technology companies are expected to be classified as Significant Data Fiduciaries once formal designations begin, based on factors such as the volume and sensitivity of personal data processed, and potential risks to sovereignty, public order and electoral integrity.

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Storyboard•28-01-2026, 09:23

MeitY Pushes for Faster DPDP Act Rollout, Proposes 12-Month Compliance

•MeitY seeks industry feedback on accelerating the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act implementation.
•A key proposal is to reduce the compliance timeline for data fiduciaries from 18 months to 12 months.
•The ministry plans immediate enforcement of DPDP Rules 15 and 23, and Rule 8(3) within three months.
•Rule 13, governing Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs), also faces a proposed 12-month enforcement window.
•Industry resistance is anticipated due to extensive technical and operational changes required for compliance.

Why It Matters: MeitY aims to fast-track DPDP Act implementation, proposing a 12-month compliance timeline for industry.

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