Compliance
Data Privacy & Protection
Privacy frameworks for IFSC entities handling global data
What this covers
The scope, in plain terms
IFSC entities often process data across jurisdictions. We design privacy policies, consent flows, cross-border transfer frameworks and incident response plans that meet DPDP Act expectations and client due-diligence standards.
Who needs it: IFSC funds, fintechs and service providers handling investor, customer or employee personal data across borders.
Applicable law
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Consent, purpose limitation, data principal rights and breach notification obligations.
Official sourceIFSCA cyber security and technology risk guidelines
Data security, incident reporting and outsourcing controls for regulated entities.
Official source
Obligation snapshot
What has to be filed, and how often
Typical for this service line. Your exact set is confirmed after we read your registration conditions.
| Obligation | Authority | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy policy and notice design | DPDP Act | Annual review |
| Consent and purpose-limitation framework | DPDP Act | On collection design |
| Data principal rights process | DPDP Act | Continuous |
| Cross-border transfer assessment | DPDP Act / Contracts | Per transfer arrangement |
| Breach response and notification plan | DPDP Act / IFSCA | Annual drill |
Timeline & approach
How we take it on
Step 1
Data mapping
What personal data is collected, where it flows, and under what legal basis.
Step 2
Framework design
Policy, consent flows, retention schedule and cross-border safeguards.
Step 3
Implementation
Contracts updated, staff trained and incident response plan tested.
Step 4
Ongoing review
Policy refresh, training and breach-readiness checks.
Scope & commercials
Confirmed in writing after a scope review
Data breach response and cross-border contract reviews priced separately.
Why GIFT City Gateway
One accountable compliance owner
Named owner
One Gateway compliance owner, not a rotating queue of coordinators.
Portal visibility
Live status of every obligation — filed, due, at risk — in your client portal.
Read from your conditions
Obligations are extracted from your own registration, not a generic checklist.
Single point of contact
SEZ, IFSCA, ROC and FEMA handled in one engagement instead of four advisors.
Common questions
Before you enquire
Does DPDP apply to IFSC entities?
Yes, where personal data of Indian data principals is processed. We assess applicability and scope.
Can you help with client DDQ privacy questions?
Yes — we prepare privacy and data-security responses for investor and counterparty due diligence.
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Get a scope and fee for Data Privacy & Protection
Share your entity details and we respond with the obligation set that applies to you, a fee and the documents we need.