DPDP Compliance for SaaS
Data Residency (Critical)
- Indian customer data MUST remain in India
- Use India-specific cloud regions (AWS IN, Azure IN)
- No cross-border transfers without explicit consent
Multi-Tenant Isolation
- Ensure Customer A cannot access Customer B's data
- Database-level isolation required
- Encryption keys per customer
Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Backups must also reside in India
- Test restore procedures for data leakage
- Document backup locations
Vendor Compliance
- Audit cloud provider's India data center security
- Ensure DPA includes data residency clauses
- Monitor sub-processors
Disclaimer: General informational article. Consult cloud architects.
