How Microsoft Purview Helps You Get There
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 has moved from regulation to reality.
Organizations are now expected to know, protect, govern, and prove how they handle personal
data.
A simple starting point is to ask:
- Do you know what personal data your organization stores?
- Do you know where it resides—email, Teams, SharePoint, endpoints?
- Can you track who accessed that data and when?
- Can you respond to data access or deletion requests on time?
If the answer to any of these is “not sure,” you’re not alone—and this is where Microsoft Purview
plays a critical role.
DPDP Compliance Starts With One Question
Do You Know Your Data?
The DPDP Act places accountability on organizations (Data Fiduciaries) to:
- Identify personal data
- Protect it from misuse or breaches
- Retain it only as long as necessary
- Demonstrate compliance when required
You cannot protect or govern data you cannot see. Microsoft Purview helps organizations gain visibility and control over personal data across Microsoft 365.
Step 1: Discover Personal Data Across Your Environment
Microsoft Purview automatically discovers DPDP-relevant personal data across:
- Exchange Online (emails)
- SharePoint & OneDrive (files)
- Microsoft Teams (chats and channels)
- Endpoints and documents
It can identify sensitive data such as:
- Names, phone numbers, email IDs.
- Aadhaar, PAN, passport details.
- Financial, HR and employee records.
This gives organizations a single view of where personal data exists without manual effort.
Step 2: Classify Data Based on Sensitivity
Once discovered, data must be handled appropriately.
Purview enables organizations to apply Sensitivity Labels such as:
- Public
- Internal
- Confidential
- Highly Confidential – Personal Data
These labels:
- Travel with the data.
- Enforce consistent handling.
- Reduce reliance on user judgment.
Classification shifts from manual decisions to automated policies, aligned with DPDP
expectations.
Step 3: Prevent Data Leaks Before They Happen
A personal data breach under DPDP can lead to regulatory action, penalties and reputational
damage.
With Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP), organizations can:
- Block Aadhaar or PAN data from being shared externally.
- Warn users during risky actions.
- Log and audit every policy violation.
This allows organizations to prevent incidents proactively, not respond after damage occurs.
Step 5: Prove Compliance With Evidence
DPDP compliance is not only about controls, but also about accountability.
Purview provides:
- Audit logs for data access.
- Records of sharing and policy enforcement.
- Evidence for internal and regulatory audits.
Evidence for internal and regulatory audits.
DPDP Compliance Is a Program, Not Just a Tool
Implementing Microsoft Purview alone does not guarantee DPDP compliance. Success depends
on:
- Correct configuration
- Business-aligned labeling and policies
- User awareness
- Ongoing monitoring and improvement
Expert guidance is often required to align technology with real business workflows.
DPDP Readiness Assessment by AW InfraSec Solution Pvt. Ltd.
AW InfraSec Solution Pvt. Ltd. helps organizations move from uncertainty to confidence in their
DPDP journey.
Our DPDP + Microsoft Purview Readiness Assessment helps you:
- Identify personal data risks.
- Understand DPDP compliance gaps.
- Design effective classification and DLP strategies.
- Align Purview with business operations.
- Prepare for audits, AI readiness and Copilot adoption.
DPDP compliance isn’t about fear it’s about control, trust and preparedness.
Contact AW InfraSec Solution Pvt. Ltd. to start your DPDP readiness journey.
