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Promoting DPDPA awareness, literacy & practical understanding
All tools provided free in public interest

Transparency & Update Log

Complete transparency on platform maintenance, editorial independence, update frequency, and our commitment to public-interest knowledge sharing

Our Transparency Principles

Six core commitments that guide everything we do

Free & Open

All tools and content provided free in public interest. No registration, subscriptions, or paywalls. Ever.

Academic Initiative

Maintained by legal and technical researchers focused on promoting DPDPA literacy and practical understanding.

Zero Data Collection

No cookies, trackers, analytics, or user profiling. All tools run client-side. Your data never leaves your device.

Editorial Independence

Content based on statutory text, official guidance, and case law. No commercial influence or vendor bias.

Evidence-Based

All analysis references specific DPDPA sections, DPDP Rules, MeitY notifications, or judicial precedents.

Regular Updates

Content reviewed quarterly and updated within 30 days of regulatory changes, Board notifications, or significant case law.

Who Maintains This Platform?

The platform is maintained by a team of legal researchers, technical writers, and developers committed to DPDPA education

Legal Research

Analyzing DPDPA statutory text, rules, and regulatory guidance

Focus Areas:

Act interpretation
Rules alignment
Compliance requirements

Technical Documentation

Translating legal requirements into practical implementation guidance

Focus Areas:

Architecture patterns
Security controls
Technical safeguards

Platform Development

Building and maintaining tools, ensuring zero data collection

Focus Areas:

Tool functionality
PDF generation
Client-side processing

Editorial Independence

This platform has no commercial affiliations with law firms, consulting firms, technology vendors, or compliance service providers. Content is developed independently based on statutory text, official regulatory guidance, and publicly available case law. We do not accept sponsorships, advertising, or paid placements.

Update Frequency & Policy

How we keep content current with evolving DPDPA landscape

Quarterly Reviews

All content undergoes comprehensive review every quarter (January, April, July, October) to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Statutory text changes
New rule notifications
Board guidance updates
Industry practice evolution

Rapid Response Updates

Critical updates published within 30 days of significant regulatory developments or Data Protection Board notifications.

New DPDP Rules or amendments
SDF notifications
Board enforcement actions
Landmark case law

Complete Update Log

Chronological record of all platform updates, feature additions, and content revisions

January 2026

v3.0
Major Update

Added public-interest positioning statement across platform

Introduced Law-Guidance-Best Practice classification system

Created comprehensive "DPDPA Explained for India" reference page

Added Transparency & Update Log page

Enhanced tool disclaimers with scope and limitations

Updated all content to reflect DPDP Rules 2025 (effective Nov 13, 2025)

December 2025

v2.5
Tools Enhancement

Redesigned HR Data Privacy Toolkit with Data Inventory & Vendor Risk Assessment tools

Added professional PDF exports with McKinsey-style formatting

Implemented local storage persistence for all tools

Enhanced DPIA Readiness Tool with comprehensive risk examples

Fixed PDF generation issues across all compliance tools

November 2025

v2.0
Rules Alignment

Updated for DPDP Rules 2025 effective date (Nov 13, 2025)

Clarified SDF (Significant Data Fiduciary) screening question

Added implementation checklists to 15+ technical articles

Introduced Related Articles component with cross-references

Enhanced Policy Analyzer with tabbed interface for results

October 2025

v1.5
Content Expansion

Added 50+ technical articles across 5 categories

Launched Insights Hub with DPDPA Strategies, Technical Guides, Industry Guidance

Added GDPR case studies and global benchmarks for comparative analysis

Implemented article refresh indicator for dynamic content updates

Created comprehensive FAQs page

September 2025

v1.0
Initial Launch

Launched platform with 5 core compliance tools

Created DPDPA Readiness Assessment (12 questions)

Built DPIA Readiness Tool with risk matrix

Developed Policy Analyzer for automated gap analysis

Added HR Data Privacy Toolset and DPIA Templates Hub

Established zero data collection architecture

Zero Data Collection Commitment

This platform does not collect, store, process, or transmit any user data. Period.

What we DON'T do:

  • ✗ No cookies or tracking pixels
  • ✗ No analytics or user profiling
  • ✗ No server-side data processing
  • ✗ No email capture or newsletters
  • ✗ No IP logging or fingerprinting
  • ✗ No third-party scripts

How tools work:

  • ✓ All tools run client-side in your browser
  • ✓ Data stored locally using browser storage
  • ✓ PDFs generated on your device
  • ✓ No data transmitted to our servers
  • ✓ You can clear browser storage anytime
  • ✓ Works offline after initial page load

Why? Because we practice what we preach. DPDPA emphasizes data minimization and purpose limitation. We need zero user data to provide educational content and tools.