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DPDP Compliance for Fintech Companies
Fintech-specific DPDP considerations: high-volume data, KYC, CRM systems, communications, and managing regulatory overlap.
By: ConsentLog Research
Published: 9 September 2026
Last reviewed: 9 September 2026
10 min read
Fintech-Specific Considerations
Fintech companies handle sensitive personal and financial data at scale, creating unique DPDP challenges.
Key Data Flows
- Onboarding and KYC/AML data
- Account and transaction information
- Customer communication and support
- Marketing and analytics
- Regulatory reporting
Consent Challenges
KYC data is required by law, but consent still applies for secondary uses:
- Marketing communications
- Analytics and recommendations
- Third-party data sharing
Cross-System Consent
Fintech companies must ensure consent decisions are respected across:
- Core banking systems
- CRM platforms
- Email and SMS providers
- Analytics tools
- Risk and compliance systems
Key Takeaways
Fintech needs operationalized consent infrastructure to manage complex data flows across multiple systems.
Sources & Further Reading
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Parliament of India
https://indiacode.gov.in/act/c058fa9f-eaf0-4ca3-98f1-3443b087bca9/sectionsBuilding your DPDP compliance infrastructure?
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