In the recent digital era where databases have been recognised as one of the most valuable assets. Organisations need to focus on protecting personal information effectively. In this regard, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act has been developed. It ensures the safety of the individual’s information in terms of responsible data usage. Essential Infosec has integrated with the DPDP act to enhance its data processing methods. It protects the right to privacy of key people. In this blog we will share our experience of implementing the DPDP acts to justify its relevance in the current vulnerable world.
Understanding the scope and limitations of data usage
It helps to understand the scope of the Data Protection Act. B
y developing the policies for data collection and data process.
This act influences the organisation to obtain consent from the users before collecting their personal information.
On the other hand, the DPDP act ensures data accuracy and ethical access of the users over their personal information.
Essential Infosec has developed some ethical policies in accordance with the scope of DPDP compliance. So that it is possible to ensure its best practices.
Data minimization
Data minimization is one of the core principles of DPDP. That influences organisations to collect only the necessary information from their users.
In order to maintain these principles organisations should conduct regular audits and clearly define the purpose of collecting user information.
Protected data storage and data handling methods
In order to ensure the best practice of the DPDP Act it is important to implement robust data storage and effective encryption methods. So that it is possible to handle sensitive information responsibly.
This act influences business organisations to conduct regular security audits. It uses firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and multi-factor authentication to improve their security posture.
Establishment of data retention policies
According to the DPDP Act, it is require to develop a clear data retention policy by outlining the time frame for using personal information and the criteria associated with the deletion of the information.
In order to ensure best practice of this principle organisations should define a particular retention period for diversified personal information.
Also, it is required to use automated tools. So that it is possible to enforce data retention policies regularly review the stored information and delete the irrelevant databases.
Provide relevant training to employees
In order to evaluate the regulations outlined by the DPDP Act it is important to provide comprehensive training to employees so that they can understand the trend of emerging threats.
Also, it will help to compile the relevant data protection regulations to build trust in the market.
In that case, strategic collaboration with vCISO can help to review the security posture and modify the gaps to ensure the best practice of this regulation.
Essential Infosec has implemented the mentioned strategies to ensure compliance with the DPDP Act. We believe it has become one of the most potential strategies for business organisations to protect the personal information of their users and build trust in the market. We as the cyber security solution provided strongly believe in the DPDP Act. It encourage our key people to enhance their understanding of their right to privacy and control over their personal information.