What is the maximum DPDP penalty?

Schedule penalties can reach up to ₹250 crore depending on the violation category, including failure to take reasonable security safeguards and breach notification failures.

Penalties are designed to be significant relative to Indian revenue scales—mid-size companies face disproportionate exposure if controls are weak.

Voluntary undertakings may be available in some enforcement scenarios.

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