In 2025, several major updates to digital privacy and data protection laws have rolled out across different regions. These changes affect how organizations collect, store, share and protect personal data. For many teams, the shifting landscape can feel overwhelming. The good news is that understanding the essentials can help you strengthen trust, reduce risk and streamline how your business manages information.
On November 13, 2025, India released the final rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. This is the country’s first comprehensive law governing how personal data must be collected and handled. Organizations that process data from individuals in India must now prepare for new obligations related to consent, user rights, data retention and breach reporting.
Key DPDP requirements now in effect include:
Any business that works with customers, partners or vendors in India needs to review its practices to stay compliant.
The UK’s Data Use and Access Act came into effect earlier this year. It updates parts of the UK’s data protection framework, especially around digital verification services, data sharing and documentation requirements. Companies must ensure transparency in how they use customer data and maintain stronger audit trails.
Regulators across multiple regions now expect businesses to take responsibility for how their vendors manage data. If a partner or SaaS provider processes personal data on your behalf, they must meet equivalent or higher standards for privacy, governance and security. This raises the importance of reviewing vendor contracts and conducting periodic assessments of third-party tools.
Identify where personal data is collected, stored or transferred. Include cloud applications, local devices, shared folders and third-party systems. A clear data map is the first step toward consistent compliance.
Check that your privacy notices accurately describe what information you collect and why. Make sure consent is collected properly and that the language is simple and easy to understand.
Review your vendor contracts to ensure they support the new requirements. Confirm that your partners follow appropriate safeguards such as encryption, access controls, retention limits and breach response standards.
Create internal guidelines that outline how incidents are handled, who takes action and how quickly notifications must be sent. Run periodic tabletop exercises so your team stays prepared.
Only collect the information that is absolutely necessary for your operations. Reduce the amount of personal data you store and shorten retention periods where possible.
Keep records of your data processing activities, vendor assessments, incident responses and user requests. Good documentation provides evidence of compliance and builds confidence during audits.
At Lenet we help organizations simplify compliance by building strong governance practices and secure data workflows. Our support includes:
We approach compliance as a practical part of operational maturity. The goal is to help organizations stay secure, meet expectations and operate with clarity and confidence.
Regulatory changes can seem complex, but they offer real opportunities to improve transparency and strengthen both security and trust. The new requirements taking effect this year encourage organizations to operate with clearer processes and stronger data governance. Companies that commit to proactive planning, clean documentation and responsible data practices will be better prepared for the future and more resilient to risk.
If you want help reviewing your current policies or need support building a compliance strategy that fits your operations, Lenet is ready to assist.