Part 12.6: Corporate Advisory Role

💼 Advisory Services for Corporates

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Compliance Audits

Gap analysis against DPDPA
IT Act compliance review
Sectoral regulation assessment
Remediation roadmap

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Policy Drafting

Privacy policy
Cookie policy
Data retention policy
Breach response policy

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DPO Services

Virtual DPO for SDFs
DPO training & certification
Regulatory liaison
Audit coordination

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DPIA Services

Impact assessment
Risk mitigation advice
Documentation support
Board presentation

📋 DPDPA Compliance Checklist

✅ Key Compliance Requirements

☑Identify if you are Data Fiduciary or Processor

☑Determine if Significant Data Fiduciary designation applies

☑Review and update privacy notices

☑Implement valid consent mechanisms

☑Establish Data Principal rights workflow

☑Appoint DPO (if SDF)

☑Conduct DPIA for high-risk processing (if SDF)

☑Implement breach notification procedures

☑Review vendor contracts for processor obligations

☑Establish grievance redressal mechanism

👤 Data Protection Officer (DPO) Role

📌 Section 10 — SDF Must Appoint DPO

Significant Data Fiduciaries must appoint a DPO based in India who represents the SDF and is the point of contact for the Data Protection Board and Data Principals.

DPO Responsibilities

Advise on DPDPA compliance obligations
Monitor internal compliance activities
Serve as contact point for Data Protection Board
Handle Data Principal grievances
Coordinate with independent auditor
Report to Board of Directors on compliance status

📊 Vendor & Third-Party Management

Aspect	Requirement	Advisory Role
Vendor Assessment	Due diligence on processors	Questionnaire, security review
Contractual Terms	Data processing agreement	Draft/review DPAs
Sub-Processor Control	Prior approval required	Sub-processor register
Audit Rights	Right to audit processor	Audit plan, execution
Cross-Border Transfers	Restricted country compliance	Transfer impact assessment

Corporate Advisory Role