Protect Patient Data, Earn Patient Trust
Hospitals, diagnostics chains, pharma companies and health-tech platforms handle some of India's most sensitive personal data. The DPDP Act 2023 demands purpose-limited consent, strict processing safeguards, and rapid breach notification, tailored to how healthcare actually works.
Why healthcare needs specialised DPDPA readiness
Patient consent at scale
Hospitals collect sensitive health data across OPD, IPD, diagnostics and pharmacy. Each touchpoint needs granular, informed consent under DPDPA.
Health data as sensitive personal data
Clinical records, lab results, prescriptions and imaging are classified as sensitive personal data, attracting stricter processing obligations and higher penalties.
Third-party data sharing
Insurance TPAs, diagnostic labs, pharmacies and cloud-based EHR vendors all process patient data. Each relationship needs a compliant data-processing agreement.
Children's data in paediatrics
DPDPA mandates verifiable parental consent for processing data of children under 18, directly impacting paediatric care and child health programmes.
How we make you compliant
- STEP 01
Map health data flows
- STEP 02
Design consent architecture
- STEP 03
Implement safeguards
- STEP 04
Monitor & sustain
The full scope
- Health data inventory and classification (EHR, LIMS, PACS, pharmacy)
- Patient consent framework: granular, purpose-specific, multilingual
- Data Processing Agreement templates for TPAs, labs, and cloud vendors
- Data Protection Impact Assessment for clinical and diagnostic workflows
- Breach notification playbook aligned to DPDPA timelines
- Children's data handling policy for paediatric departments
- Staff awareness training: clinical and administrative
- Data Principal rights fulfilment process (access, correction, erasure)
What you get
- DPDPA Readiness Assessment Report
- Patient Consent Management Framework
- Data Processing Agreement Library
- Health Data Classification Register
- Breach Response & Notification Playbook
- Staff Training Curriculum & Materials
- Quarterly Compliance Review Roadmap
Frequently asked questions
Does DPDPA apply to small clinics and single-doctor practices?
Yes. DPDPA applies to every Data Fiduciary processing digital personal data, regardless of size. However, the government may notify exemptions for certain small entities. Until then, all healthcare providers should prepare.
How does DPDPA interact with existing health data regulations like the DISHA draft?
DPDPA is the overarching personal data protection law. Sector-specific regulations like DISHA (Digital Information Security in Healthcare Act), once enacted, will layer on top. Building DPDPA compliance first gives you a strong foundation for any future health-data-specific law.
What are the penalties for non-compliance in healthcare?
DPDPA prescribes penalties up to ₹250 crore per instance of non-compliance. Given the volume and sensitivity of health data, healthcare organisations face disproportionately high risk if they delay readiness.
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