The introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act , 2023 (DPDP Act) marks a pivotal moment for personal data governance in India. While the Act was introduced from 11 August 2023 onwards, notified on 14th November 2025, its provisions establish a mandatory framework for handling the digital personal data of individuals. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are particularly affected, as their mission-critical work often involves collecting and processing sensitive