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7 of 8|Significant Data Fiduciary (SDF)
reading 15 min•SDF Compliance
Compliance Reporting
Reporting to the Data Protection Board.
🎯 Learning Objectives
- ▸ Understand the reporting obligations
- ▸ Learn the format and frequency of reports
Transparency to the Regulator
Because SDFs have a massive impact on society, the Data Protection Board requires them to submit regular compliance reports. These reports demonstrate that the company is actively managing its privacy risks.
📖 Glossary
- Compliance Report
- A formal document submitted to the Data Protection Board detailing an organisation's compliance with the DPDPA.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Reporting is mandatory.
- Reports must include DPIA outcomes and audit results.
- Failure to report can lead to penalties.
📚 Further Reading
- DPDPA Section 10 — Government of India (2023)
Course Author
Shilpi Kulshrestha
Shilpi is a corporate lawyer with over a decade of experience in data protection, company law, and regulatory compliance. She has advised 50+ startups and enterprises on DPDPA readiness, privacy gover...