8. Do I need to hire a consultant
ISSUE #91Published: 9/25/2026

8. Do I need to hire a consultant

Ankur Srivastava

Ankur Srivastava

Deputy-CISO / CISSP

Cyber Security & Business Continuity Expert with over 15 years of experience orchestrating InfoSec Governance, risk mitigation frameworks, and disaster recovery architectures. CISSP | M.S. in Cyber Laws & Information Security (IIIT).

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Do you really need an expensive DPDPA consultant? This guide gives you 80% clarity to prepare your organization for India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act—without hiring external help.

Learn when DPDPA applies (digital personal data collected via websites, leads, student data, invoices, and client contacts) and when you're classified as a Data Fiduciary.

You only need to appoint a DPO if the government notifies you as a Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF) under Section 10—most organizations don't meet the criteria.

Perfect for founders and compliance leaders who want a cost-effective, DIY approach to DPDPA readiness.