India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is a notable milestone for India's data governance journey. The DPDP Act is made to empower individuals living in India with rights over their personal data / Personally Identifiable Information. The DPDP Act also mandates data protection accountability on organizations handling such data. For the leadership teams across industries, understanding the implications of this Act is no longer optional. It is a regulatory imperative as well as business requirement.