Startup Founders
Liability Check
As a Founder, you are personally liable. The Board of Directors can be penalized up to ₹250 Cr for negligence in data safety practices.
Why Startup Founders is at Risk
The buck stops with you. The Board can hold the company management liable. Negligence in implementing 'Reasonable Security Safeguards' is the primary trigger for penalties. You don't need a data breach to be fined; mere non-compliance is enough.
Common Violations
- 1.Treating DPDP compliance as a 'tech problem' rather than a 'governance issue'.
- 2.Lack of a defined 'Data Fiduciary' entity structure within the group companies.
- 3.Ignoring the requirement for a Data Protection Officer (DPO).
The Immediate Fix
Put 'DPDP Compliance' on your next Board Meeting Agenda. Allocate a specific budget for compliance tools (Consent Managers, Security Audits). Appoint a nodal officer today.
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Projected Compliance Deadline: Immediate
Next step after the audit
The audit shows the gaps. Sanctum closes them. One programme covers legal position, data map, gap analysis, implementation, tooling, training, a written readiness opinion, and breach cover, under one accountable owner. See the all-in-one programme
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