Compliance

Frameworks we specialise in

From India’s DPDP Act to global ISO standards — we guide your organisation through every requirement.

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act

DPDP Act 2023

India's landmark data protection law establishes obligations for every organisation that processes digital personal data of Indian citizens. Non-compliance carries penalties up to ₹250 crore per instance.

Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks

Key Requirements

Lawful purpose and informed consent for data processing
Data Principal rights — access, correction, erasure, grievance redressal
Data Fiduciary obligations — security safeguards, breach notification
Consent Manager registration and management
Cross-border data transfer restrictions
Children's data — verifiable parental consent required

How VDSecura Helps

Gap assessment against all DPDP Act obligations
Consent framework design and Consent Manager integration
Privacy notice and policy drafting
Data processing inventory and mapping
Breach notification protocol and SOP
Employee awareness training
Ongoing compliance monitoring via VDSecura Bot

Deliverables

DPDP Gap Assessment Report
Consent Management Framework
Privacy Policy & Notice (DPDP-compliant)
Data Processing Register
Breach Response Playbook
Staff Training Materials

EU & UK General Data Protection Regulation

GDPR + UK GDPR

If you process data of EU or UK residents — even from India — GDPR applies. Fines reach €20 million or 4% of global turnover. UK GDPR carries equivalent penalties under the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks (14-day fast-track available)

Key Requirements

Lawful basis for processing (consent, legitimate interest, contract, etc.)
Data subject rights — access, portability, erasure, restriction, objection
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) for high-risk processing
Data Protection Officer (DPO) appointment where required
72-hour breach notification to supervisory authority
International data transfer safeguards (SCCs, adequacy decisions)

How VDSecura Helps

Full GDPR readiness assessment with gap analysis
Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) creation
DPIA templates and execution support
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) implementation
DPO-as-a-Service for organisations that need one
Subject Access Request (SAR) process design
GDPR-compliant privacy policy and cookie notice
VDSecura Bot generates 9 of 12 key compliance documents

Deliverables

GDPR Gap Assessment Report
Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
Privacy Policy & Cookie Notice
DPIA Template + completed assessments
Data Subject Rights Procedure
Breach Notification Playbook
International Transfer Assessment
Staff Awareness Training

Information Security Management System

ISO 27001

The global gold standard for information security management. ISO 27001 certification demonstrates to clients, partners, and regulators that your organisation systematically manages sensitive information risks.

Typical timeline: 3–6 months to certification readiness

Key Requirements

Information Security Management System (ISMS) establishment
Risk assessment and treatment methodology
Statement of Applicability (SoA) covering Annex A controls
Internal audit programme
Management review and continual improvement
Asset inventory and classification

How VDSecura Helps

ISMS scope definition and gap assessment
Risk assessment methodology design and execution
Policy and procedure documentation (full suite)
Annex A control implementation guidance
Internal audit execution
Management review facilitation
Certification body liaison and audit preparation
Ongoing surveillance audit support

Deliverables

ISMS Documentation Suite (20+ documents)
Risk Assessment Register
Statement of Applicability
Internal Audit Reports
Management Review Minutes
Corrective Action Register
Certification Readiness Report

Quality Management System

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 certification is often a prerequisite for international business — especially for manufacturing and export companies. It demonstrates consistent quality, customer focus, and process maturity.

Typical timeline: 4–6 months to certification readiness

Key Requirements

Quality Management System (QMS) documentation
Process approach with defined inputs, outputs, and KPIs
Customer focus and satisfaction monitoring
Internal audit and management review
Corrective action and continual improvement
Documented information control

How VDSecura Helps

QMS scope definition and gap analysis
Process mapping and documentation
Quality policy and objectives setting
Quality manual and procedure creation
Internal auditor training and audit execution
Certification body selection and liaison
Integrated ISO 9001 + DPDP compliance (for exporters)

Deliverables

Quality Manual
Process Maps and SOPs
Quality Policy & Objectives
Internal Audit Schedule & Reports
Management Review Records
Corrective Action Log
Certification Readiness Assessment

Indian Financial Sector Regulatory Frameworks

RBI / SEBI / IRDAI

Financial services organisations in India must comply with sector-specific cybersecurity frameworks issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

Typical timeline: 4–8 weeks (framework-dependent)

Key Requirements

RBI Cybersecurity Framework — cyber resilience, SOC, VAPT, board-level oversight
RBI IT Governance Framework — IT risk management, change management, BCP
SEBI Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience Framework — incident reporting, SOC
IRDAI Information & Cybersecurity Guidelines — data classification, access control
Mandatory VAPT and vulnerability disclosure
Board-level cybersecurity reporting

How VDSecura Helps

Regulatory gap assessment against applicable framework(s)
Cybersecurity policy and procedure drafting
SOC setup guidance and monitoring recommendations
VAPT execution and remediation tracking
Board presentation materials and MIS reporting
Incident response planning aligned to regulatory timelines
Annual compliance audit support

Deliverables

Regulatory Gap Assessment Report
Cybersecurity Policy Suite
VAPT Report with Remediation Plan
Incident Response Plan (regulatory-aligned)
Board MIS Report Template
Compliance Monitoring Dashboard Setup

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