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DPDP Act – Client Perspective

  • April 20, 2026
  • 2 Mins

PART 2: From the Client Perspective
(Company data stored in ex-employee’s personal mobile device)

This is even more serious.

1. Nature of Risk

When:

official email is configured on personal devices
data is not wiped post-exit
organization does not track data location

👉 Client data is effectively:

uncontrolled
unprotected
potentially exposed
2. Violations under DPDP Act

The organization (as Data Fiduciary) is responsible for:

(a) Data Security Safeguards

Failure to:

protect personal data
control access
ensure secure deletion

👉 Direct violation of data protection obligations

(b) Data Breach Risk

If client data remains:

on ex-employee’s phone
outside organizational control

👉 This may qualify as a data breach scenario, even if not yet exploited

(c) Accountability Failure

Under DPDP:

👉 Responsibility stays with the organization—not the employee

3. How Grievous Is This? (Severity Analysis)
Legally
Highly severe violation
Direct exposure under DPDP Act
Financial Exposure
Penalties up to ₹250 crore
Additional contractual liabilities
Client Impact
Loss of confidential information
Legal claims for damages
Termination of contracts
4. Ethical & Governance Breakdown

This reflects:

Weak BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy
No data exit control mechanism
Poor information lifecycle management
5. Real Risk Scenario (Important)

If:

ex-employee retains access
or device is compromised

👉 Client data could be:

leaked
misused
sold
or exposed unintentionally

RAVIBHUSHAN RAMESHCHANDRA VERMA

District Reporter

DPDP Act – Employee Perspective
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