
DPDP Act for HR and Employee Data India — Complete Employer Compliance Guide 2026
India’s DPDP Act 2023 applies to all employee data — payroll, biometrics, health records, performance assessments. This employer guide covers when consent is required vs. the legitimate use exemption under Section 7, employee rights as Data Principals, mandatory DPAs with HRMS and payroll vendors, statutory HR data retention periods, and a 6-step employer compliance action plan for 2026-2027.