# Digital Personal Data Protection Act DP-001 — Data Processing Agreements (DPA) - Full Compliance

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- Last updated: 2026-05-30
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Digital Personal Data Protection Act · Control DP-001 · Priority: high · Component: Data Processing

### What this control covers

Execute DPDPA-compliant Data Processing Agreements with all data processors and sub-processors before any processing commences. DPAs must include: (i) DPDPA and Rules compliance obligation; (ii) erasure of data and cessation of processing upon consent withdrawal or termination; (iii) reasonable security safeguards; (iv) breach notification to Data Fiduciary within 24 hours of discovery; (v) restriction on sub-processor engagement without prior written approval; (vi) right of Data Fiduciary to audit processor compliance. Objective: Establish full contractual accountability of processors under DPDPA, minimising data fiduciary liability for processor-caused breaches or non-compliance.

### Why it matters

Risk is the language an executive team understands; this control connects technical reality to board-level decisions and budget allocation.

### How to implement

#### AWS

Codify the policy intent as **SCPs, AWS Config conformance packs, and Security Hub standards** so the cloud enforces what the document says.

#### Azure

Codify in **Azure Policy initiatives** (built-in regulatory compliance for CIS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA) and assign at management-group level.

#### GCP

Use **Cloud KMS** with customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) for BigQuery, GCS, and Compute. **Sensitive Data Protection** (DLP API) inspects/de-identifies PII at scale.

#### Google Workspace

Enable **client-side encryption** for Drive/Docs and turn on **Drive Labels + DLP** rules to prevent external sharing of regulated data classes.

#### On-premises

Maintain a policy library with a documented review cadence (annual minimum); store in your GRC tool with attestation tracking. Map each policy to controls so an audit pull cites the exact policy clause.

### Evidence to collect

-   `policy_document` — A signed, version-controlled policy stating leadership intent and the named owner.
-   `vendor_risk_management` — See the iCompaas Evidence library for the canonical source for this evidence type.

Signed policies, procedures, and registers document the safeguard. Processor due diligence, DPAs, and transfer registers evidence third-party controls. Focus: Data Processing Agreements (DPA) - Full Compliance.

### Quick checklist

-   Restrict — Data Processing Agreements (Dpa) / Full Compliance
-   Execute — Data Processing Agreements (Dpa) / Full Compliance

### Related articles on this site

-   [GDPR Article 19: Notification Obligation Regarding Rectification or Erasure of Personal Data or Restriction of Processing](https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions/articles/62000236364-gdpr-article-19-notification-obligation-regarding-rectification-or-erasure-of-personal-data-or-restr)
-   [Data Privacy Regulations](https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions/articles/62000225138-data-privacy-regulations)
-   [NIST 800-171 3.1.9 Provide privacy and security notices consistent with applicable CUI rules.](https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions/articles/62000229233-nist-800-171-3-1-9-provide-privacy-and-security-notices-consistent-with-applicable-cui-rules-)
-   [CMMC 2.0 AC.2.005 Provide privacy and security notices consistent with applicable CUI rules.](https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions/articles/62000229394-cmmc-2-0-ac-2-005-provide-privacy-and-security-notices-consistent-with-applicable-cui-rules-)

## Related compliance guidance

- [India's DPDP Act 2023: a practical compliance guide for cloud teams](https://support.icompaas.com/compliance/india-dpdp-act-2023): The DPDP Act and 2025 Rules explained as an implementation plan, including what is in force today.
- [GDPR compliance: a practical implementation guide for cloud-native SaaS teams](https://support.icompaas.com/compliance/gdpr): A GDPR programme covers most DPDP obligations; the guide shows the overlap and the India-specific gaps.