Major IT Companies Strengthen DPDP Act Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity Systems Ahead of India’s 2027 Data Protection Deadline

Major Indian IT businesses are planning for the adoption of India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which will take effect in May 2027. As the deadline approaches, businesses are enhancing their data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance systems to meet the new regulatory standards.

The DPDP Act is intended to promote personal data protection in India and guarantee that enterprises use consumer information responsibly. Companies are changing their internal systems and governance frameworks to comply with stricter data collecting, consent, reporting, and security regulations.

Infosys stated that it is improving its compliance framework to comply with the new regulation. To achieve better data protection and regulatory compliance, the organization is upgrading its governance, reporting, and stakeholder interaction processes. The company is also working to improve how data is managed, monitored, and secured across its operations.

Wipro is working to improve its issue detection and response systems. To detect and respond to security breaches more rapidly, the organization is tightening internal reporting and escalation protocols. Wipro is also working on vendor and supply chain governance, which is regarded as one of the most significant aspects of DPDP compliance. The business stated that it is incorporating tighter data protection and security measures into its AI systems, products, and delivery models.

SAP is performing extensive assessments to evaluate its present systems to the DPDP Act's requirements. The organization is also implementing employee training and awareness campaigns to better understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance standards. SAP has established mechanisms to handle user requests for data access, correction, deletion, and consent management. The company is also improving secure processing technologies and clear data agreements to help customers manage regulatory needs.

Tata Consultancy Services stated that it already follows a worldwide privacy framework that is compliant with several international data protection laws. The company is now implementing other India-specific adjustments required by the DPDP Act. According to the corporation, these modifications will be finished ahead of the formal implementation deadline.

The DPDP Act is expected to bring major changes in the way businesses collect, store, and process personal data in India. Companies that fail to follow the new data protection rules may face strict penalties and compliance issues. Because of this, organizations are now investing heavily in improving data governance, strengthening cybersecurity systems, enhancing privacy compliance measures, implementing AI governance frameworks, and building secure data processing environments to better protect customer information and meet regulatory requirements.

With the DPDP Act deadline approaching, major IT companies are actively improving their data privacy and cybersecurity frameworks. These efforts will help businesses better protect customer information, improve compliance, and strengthen trust in India’s growing digital ecosystem.

Information referenced in this article is from The Economic Times