MADRAS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Presents
Webinar On
Enterprise DPDPA Compliance & Data Governance
Aligning Legal, IT & HR for Responsible Data Governance
Date: 16th October 2026
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Venue: Online - Zoom
Enterprise DPDPA Compliance & Data Governance
Aligning Legal, IT & HR for Responsible Data Governance
Is Your Organisation Treating DPDPA as a Compliance Checklist — or a Governance Priority?
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is often viewed primarily as a legal or technology compliance requirement. In reality, effective DPDPA compliance is an enterprise-wide governance challenge that requires Legal, IT, HR, Marketing and business functions to work together within a coordinated framework.
From interpreting regulatory obligations and establishing policies to implementing operational controls, building employee awareness and ensuring accountability, every function has a role to play in responsible data governance.
This webinar will explore how organisations can move beyond siloed compliance efforts and establish a practical governance model for managing personal data responsibly throughout its lifecycle.
What Will You Explore?
Module 1 | DPDPA as an Enterprise Governance Challenge
- Why DPDPA compliance goes beyond Legal and IT
- Moving from a checklist approach to an enterprise-wide governance programme
- Understanding cross-functional responsibilities and dependencies
Module 2 | Legal & Regulatory Governance
- Interpreting DPDPA obligations
- Establishing contractual safeguards
- Developing policies and governance frameworks
Module 3 | IT & Cybersecurity Controls
- Translating regulatory requirements into operational controls
- Aligning technology and cybersecurity practices with governance requirements
- Understanding how technology limitations can impact business processes
Module 4 | HR, Employees & Data Accountability
- Employees as users and custodians of personal data
- Policies, training and awareness
- Building employee accountability around responsible data handling
Module 5 | Cross-Functional Data Governance
- Connecting Legal, IT, HR, Marketing and business functions
- Understanding how business decisions can create legal and technology implications
- Identifying and addressing interdependencies across functions
Module 6 | Building a Practical Governance Model
- Clearly allocating responsibilities
- Jointly assessing risks
- Continuously monitoring controls
- Strengthening management accountability across the personal-data lifecycle
Why Attend?
DPDPA compliance cannot sit with one department alone.
This session will help leaders understand the interdependence between regulation, technology, people and business processes, and provide a governance-oriented perspective on managing personal data responsibly.
Key Takeaways
- Understand DPDPA as an enterprise governance programme
- Clarify the roles of Legal, IT and HR in DPDPA compliance
- Recognise cross-functional data governance dependencies
- Strengthen employee awareness and accountability
- Understand the relationship between business processes and data governance
- Establish a structured approach to risk assessment and control monitoring
- Build stronger management accountability for personal data
Who Should Attend?
This programme is ideal for:
- Legal Heads
- IT Heads
- HR Heads
- Compliance & Risk Leaders
- Data Protection & Privacy Professionals
- Cybersecurity Leaders
- Governance Professionals
- Business Leaders
DPDPA Compliance Is More Than a Legal Requirement.
It Is an Enterprise Governance Responsibility.
FACULTY PROFILE
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Vijayashankar Nagaraja Rao (Naavi)
Chairman, Foundation of Data Protection Professionals in India (FDPPI)
- Vijayashankar Nagaraja Rao, popularly known as Naavi, is a pioneer in the field of Cyber Law, Data Protection and Cyber Jurisprudence in India. He began his journey in Cyber Law in 1998 and has contributed significantly to the development of cyber jurisprudence and data protection practices in the country.
- He is the founder of Naavi.org, a prominent portal dedicated to Cyber Laws in India, and the founder of Cyber Law College, a virtual institution focused on Cyber Law education. He has also been involved in initiatives spanning information assurance, data protection, cybersecurity and digital governance.
- As Chairman of FDPPI, he has been actively involved in building professional capabilities in Data Protection and supporting the development of India’s data protection ecosystem. His work covers the intersection of law, technology, governance and business, with a focus on practical approaches to DPDPA compliance and responsible data governance.
- He is also an academician and author, and has served as visiting faculty at leading academic institutions.
Before You Register
A few questions leaders may have about the session.
- Does DPDPA compliance sit with the Legal or IT team?
Not in isolation. Effective compliance requires coordinated ownership across Legal, IT, HR, Marketing and business functions.
- What happens when business practices and compliance requirements intersect?
A change in business practice can create legal implications, while a legal requirement may require changes to technology or processes. The session examines these cross-functional dependencies.
- Why does HR have a role in data protection?
Employees are both users and custodians of personal data. Policies, awareness, training and accountability therefore form an important part of the organisation's data governance framework.
- Is compliance a one-time exercise?
The governance approach discussed in the session focuses on continuously assessing risks, monitoring controls and maintaining accountability throughout the personal-data lifecycle.
- Will participants receive a recording of the session?
Yes, the session will be recorded and shared upon request.
- Is there a certificate of participation?
No, a certificate will not be provided for this webinar.
Fees
Rs. 1000/- + 18 % GST fee for MMA members
Rs. 1500/- + 18 % GST fee for Non-members
*Fee once paid will not be refunded.
Webinar - Enterprise DPDPA Compliance & Data Governance
Date : 16-10-2026 (Friday)
Time : 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM.
Venue : Zoom
MMA Management Center
New No:240 Pathari Road
(Off Anna Salai) Chennai – 600006.
