As India’s data protection landscape evolves, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 has transitioned from draft to enforceable law. Implemented in phases, the DPDP Rules were officially notified on November 13, 2025. The complete set of obligations for Data Fiduciaries will be effective from May 13, 2027, with Consent Manager registration commencing in November 2026. The Act imposes penalties reaching up to ₹250 crore, prompting a surge in demand for privacy professionals within sectors like banking, fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, and SaaS.
In response to this professional need, the Integrated Academy for Law & AI (IALA) has unveiled an Online Certificate Course focused on Data Privacy Law, DPDP Implementation, and AI. This course aims to equip participants with practical DPDP compliance knowledge, mirroring processes utilized by law firms and in-house privacy teams. Participants will learn to map data, enhance consent mechanisms, draft necessary documents, manage rights requests, and address breaches, all while leveraging AI tools for efficiency.
The course spans from September 27 to October 11, 2026, featuring live sessions on weekends. It promises a practitioner-led teaching approach, with experts from leading law firms such as AZB & Partners, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, Saraf and Partners, and Chandhiok & Mahajan, alongside a Data Protection Officer from HDB Financial Services.
Course Highlights
Unlike traditional theoretical courses, this program emphasizes practical implementation. Participants progress from understanding the Act and Rules to mastering data mapping, consent architecture, privacy documentation, breach response, and developing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) roadmap. A special module is dedicated to AI workflows, covering tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and NotebookLM for various privacy practice tasks.
Designed for flexibility, the course offers weekend-only live sessions with lifetime access to recorded lectures, catering to both law students and working professionals.
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Modules and Learning Objectives
Module 1: The DPDP Framework – Understand the Act, Rules, key roles, and differences from GDPR.
Module 2: Data Mapping and the Processing Register – Learn to build a data inventory and tag lawful bases.
Module 3: Consent Architecture – Explore notice requirements and consent lifecycle management.
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Module 4: The Privacy Document Stack – Draft privacy policies, SOPs, DPAs, and more.
Module 5: Data Principal Rights and Grievance Redressal – Handle rights requests and downstream deletions.
Module 6: Security Safeguards, Breach Response, and Retention – Implement Rule 6 safeguards and manage breaches.
Module 7: AI Workflows for Privacy Practice – Utilize AI for gap assessments and contract reviews.
Module 8: The Privacy Practice – Conduct DPDP readiness audits and develop client roadmaps.
Course Details
The program spans eight live online sessions over three weekends from September to October 2026, with each session lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. It is delivered online with live interaction, complemented by lifetime access to lecture recordings.
Eligibility: Open to law students, young lawyers, in-house counsel, compliance and privacy professionals, as well as Company Secretaries and CAs. No technical background is required.
Fees: ₹1,999 for the Basic plan and ₹2,999 for the Advanced plan, which includes additional resources like a DPDP Implementation Guide and Privacy Document & Template Pack.
Certification: Participants receive an Advanced QR-Verifiable Certificate in Data Privacy, DPDP Implementation & AI from IALA.
To register, visit: https://iala.in/data-privacy-law-bb/
About IALA
The Integrated Academy for Law & AI (IALA) specializes in blending legal education with AI integration. Founded by graduates from National Law Universities, IALA collaborates with legal and tech experts to create industry-relevant courses.
For more information, contact IALA via email at contact@iala.in or call +91 92325 93090.
