Ensuring Trust and Compliance: Navigating the DPDP Act for Non-Profit Organizations

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

Social Sector

ThinkCap Advisors

Nov 154 min read

Strengthening NGO Compliance: FCRA Compliance & Advisory Services to a Leading Non-Governmental Organization in India

About the Project: Our FCRA consultants meticulously reviewed and classified each expenditure item to distinguish between project...

Case Studies

ThinkCap Advisors

Mar 6, 20242 min read

Pre-Grant Due Diligence of NGOs in the Indian CSR Context

Pre-Grant Due Diligence (PGD) is conducted to assess the compliance status, capability, governance standards, and delivery strength of an Implementing Partner (IP) or NGO before its appointment. The objective is to identify any operational or reputational risks that may adversely impact the company or disrupt project continuity. PGD is most effective when undertaken prior to the on-boarding the implementation partner. PGD can be of two types: Basic Pre-Grant Diligence A pre

ThinkCap Advisors

Dec 122 min read

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