DPDPA Compliance for
Foreign Companies in India
DPDPA Section 3 applies extraterritorially. If your company processes personal data of Indian residents — whether through direct operations, subsidiaries, or digital services — Indian data protection law applies to you. Select your home country below for a compliance framework tailored to your legal environment.
Countries Covered
Years in Practice
Offices Across India
Regions
United States
CCPA/CPRA + State Laws ↔ DPDPA
US companies processing Indian data must comply with DPDPA 2023. AMLEGALS provides counsel-led DPDPA compliance for American companies — gap assessments, consent architecture, cross-border transfers, DPO services.
Canada
PIPEDA + Provincial Laws ↔ DPDPA
Canadian companies processing Indian data must comply with DPDPA 2023 alongside PIPEDA. AMLEGALS provides dual-jurisdiction compliance for Canadian companies with Indian operations.
United Kingdom
UK GDPR + Data Protection Act 2018 ↔ DPDPA
UK companies processing Indian data must comply with DPDPA 2023 alongside UK GDPR. AMLEGALS provides dual-jurisdiction compliance — DPDPA gap assessments, cross-border structuring, DPO advisory.
Germany
EU GDPR + BDSG ↔ DPDPA
German companies operating in India must comply with DPDPA 2023 alongside EU GDPR and BDSG. AMLEGALS provides dual-jurisdiction DPDPA compliance for German Mittelstand and DAX companies.
France
EU GDPR + Loi Informatique et Libertés ↔ DPDPA
French companies in India must comply with DPDPA 2023 alongside EU GDPR and Loi Informatique et Libertés. AMLEGALS provides dual-jurisdiction compliance for French companies.
Netherlands
EU GDPR + UAVG ↔ DPDPA
Dutch companies processing Indian data must comply with DPDPA 2023 alongside EU GDPR. Netherlands is India's largest EU FDI source. AMLEGALS provides DPDPA compliance for Dutch companies.
Japan
APPI (Act on Protection of Personal Information) ↔ DPDPA
Japanese companies in India must comply with DPDPA 2023 alongside APPI. AMLEGALS provides dual-jurisdiction compliance for Japanese manufacturing, automotive, and technology companies in India.
Singapore
PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act 2012) ↔ DPDPA
Singapore companies processing Indian data must comply with DPDPA 2023 alongside PDPA Singapore. AMLEGALS provides dual-jurisdiction compliance for Singapore-headquartered companies.
Australia
Privacy Act 1988 (amended 2024) ↔ DPDPA
Australian companies processing Indian data must comply with DPDPA 2023 alongside the Privacy Act 1988. AMLEGALS provides dual-jurisdiction compliance for Australian companies with Indian operations.
South Korea
PIPA (Personal Information Protection Act) ↔ DPDPA
South Korean companies in India must comply with DPDPA 2023 alongside PIPA. AMLEGALS provides DPDPA compliance for Korean electronics, automotive, and technology companies in India.
United Arab Emirates
Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 + DIFC/ADGM ↔ DPDPA
UAE companies processing Indian data must comply with DPDPA 2023. AMLEGALS provides DPDPA compliance for UAE-based companies — DIFC, ADGM, and mainland operations serving Indian markets.
Saudi Arabia
PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law) ↔ DPDPA
Saudi companies processing Indian data must comply with DPDPA 2023. AMLEGALS provides DPDPA compliance advisory for Saudi companies — PDPL alignment, cross-border transfers, Vision 2030 compliance.
Cross-Border Data Privacy is Not a Translation Exercise
Mapping your existing privacy programme to DPDPA requires practitioners who understand both legal systems. AMLEGALS combines 27 years of Indian regulatory practice with deep knowledge of international privacy frameworks — GDPR, CCPA, PDPA, APPI, PIPA, and more. We do not translate compliance — we architect it.
Schedule a Cross-Border BriefingFrequently Asked Questions
Does DPDPA apply to foreign companies?
Yes. DPDPA Section 3 applies extraterritorially to any entity processing personal data of Indian residents, regardless of physical presence in India. Foreign companies offering goods, services, or profiling Indian residents must comply with DPDPA 2023 — including consent requirements, breach notification obligations, and cross-border transfer restrictions under Section 16. AMLEGALS provides country-specific DPDPA compliance guidance for companies from 12 countries.