DPDP Act 2023: A Guide for Talent Acquisition Professionals

By RippleHire Editorial Team
Published: 05/09/2025

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act of 2023 has changed how recruitment teams in India must manage candidate data. This eBook explains the Act’s core principles, penalties, and best practices, helping TA leaders balance compliance with efficient, fair hiring.


What’s Inside the eBook?

Core Principles of the DPDP Act

Learn the foundations of compliance: explicit candidate consent, data minimization, secure storage, transparency, accountability, and vendor compliance. Understand candidate rights like access, correction, and deletion of data.

See how penalties—ranging from INR 50 crores to 250 crores—make it essential to safeguard information at every stage of the hiring process.

Best Practices for TA Compliance

Discover how to design compliant recruitment workflows: gather only essential information, implement clear feedback mechanisms, and train teams on safe data handling. Learn practical security measures like encryption, access controls, audits, and breach response planning.

Understand how to handle cross-border data transfers, harmonize DPDP with GDPR, and use technology for secure, transparent data management.

About the Author

Amy Edmondson is a highly respected author and scholar, celebrated for her pioneering research on psychological safety within teams. Her profound insights have significantly reshaped the way organizations think about collaboration and communication. She emphasizes the critical need to cultivate an environment where individuals feel secure enough to voice their thoughts, ideas, and concerns without fear of judgment.

Through her extensive research and practical applications, she has empowered countless leaders to nurture a culture of openness and trust. This transformative approach not only enhances individual contributions but also drives overall team success, fostering innovation and resilience in the workplace.

Make Compliance Your TA Advantage

Turn DPDP readiness into trust and competitive strength.

Download the eBook today and access a practical guide to safe, transparent, and compliant hiring.