Before building DPDPA compliance, collect these 7 critical data points: business model (B2B/B2C), systems list (CRM, LMS, payment gateways), data volumes, minor programmes, learner countries, security controls, and existing privacy policies.
Remember the golden rule: "You can transfer the responsibility, but you cannot transfer the accountability"—the Data Fiduciary remains answerable for breaches even when third-party processors store the data.
Always start with a gap assessment using this checklist, then take targeted steps to close compliance gaps based on your actual data footprint.
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