Most organizations don’t ignore compliance. They write policies, run security training, set access rules, and document what teams should and shouldn’t do. On paper, it looks responsible. In meetings, it sounds controlled. But compliance doesn’t fail because policies are missing. It fails because sensitive data is often sitting in places nobody can confidently point to. That gap creates a dangerous feeling of safety. The policy exists, so the business assumes the risk is manag

ISO/IEC 27001 is frequently referenced in security and compliance conversations, yet it is often reduced to a certification goal rather than understood as a working framework. Many organizations pursue it because customers request it or audits require it, but fewer pause to consider what the standard is actually asking them to do in practice. At its core, ISO/IEC 27001  is about building a disciplined way to manage information security risks over time. It does not promise abs

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act has changed how organizations must think about personal data. Many companies are trying to understand the law, the penalties, and the obligations. But a much bigger issue often goes unnoticed. Most organizations do not actually know where their sensitive data exists. DPDP compliance is not only about understanding legal definitions. It is about understanding your own data environment. If an organization cannot identify what data it

For years, businesses in India treated data as something to collect first and figure out later. Customer profiles, transaction records, loyalty histories, support logs, and internal files quietly grew across systems. Much of it stayed untouched, yet rarely questioned. That approach no longer works. With the Digital Personal Data Protection framework now in effect, 2026 marks a turning point. Organizations are being forced to pause and ask a simple but uncomfortable question.

For a long time, data protection in India was treated as a best practice rather than a requirement. Policies existed, controls were added where possible, and responsibility was often shared loosely across teams. With the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act , that approach is no longer sufficient. The regulation places clear responsibility on organizations to understand how personal data is handled across their environment. The challenge for many bu

Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection Act has created a new responsibility for Indian organisations. Compliance is no longer only about policies and documentation. It demands a clear understanding of how personal data moves, where it is stored and whether it is governed properly at every stage. Most companies believe their data is centralised in a few trusted systems. But when they begin preparing for DPDP, they realise that personal information often exists in ma

Introduction Many organisations enter a data audit with confidence. They have policies, training material and security tools in place. But once the audit begins, they realise something they did not expect. They do not fully know where all their data actually lives. This happens in almost every organisation. Data moves constantly in day to day work, and it often ends up in places no one tracks. When the audit asks for proof of deletion, retention or access control, these hidde

Introduction Around the world, privacy regulations are becoming stricter and more detailed. Whether it is the DPDP Act in India, GDPR in Europe, or CCPA in the United States, organisations are expected to know exactly what personal data they hold, why they hold it, how long they keep it, and how they protect it. In theory, these laws seem straightforward. But in practice, most organisations discover the same uncomfortable truth. They cannot protect what they cannot see. And t

Introduction 2025 has already become a defining year for cyber incidents. Large global brands have faced breaches involving millions of customers, significant operational disruption, and rapid loss of public trust. The lesson across all these cases is consistent. Organisations struggle not only because attackers are advanced, but because their internal visibility is limited. Most companies do not know where their sensitive data truly lives. When a breach occurs, the real dama

Introduction India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act has introduced a new level of responsibility for organisations that handle personal information. While many businesses understand the basic concept of DPDP, several important rules are often misunderstood or simply overlooked. These gaps are where compliance breaks down in practice. This article explains the key DPDP rules in a clear and structured way, focusing on the areas organisations commonly miss. It also highlig

Introduction India has become one of the fastest growing digital economies in the world. Every day, millions of people share their personal information online while using apps, websites, fintech platforms, healthcare portals, and e-commerce services. Yet for a long time, there was no dedicated law that clearly explained how this information should be collected, stored, used, or protected. This is why India introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. It is more than a

Introduction As India adopts the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, organisations are realising that compliance is no longer a simple checklist. It is a long-term operational discipline. While DPDP is designed specifically for India’s digital landscape, one global framework continues to offer valuable guidance: the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). GDPR reshaped how companies think about privacy, accountability, and governance. But perhaps

Introduction India’s digital ecosystem is undergoing a major shift with the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and the DPDP Rules 2025. For the first time, the country has a full privacy framework that sets clear expectations for how companies collect, store and use personal information. While most discussions focus on consent, notices and user rights, one crucial requirement often goes unnoticed: organisations must understand where their sensitiv

Healthcare organizations are prime targets for cybercriminals: patient data, financial records, and operational systems are extremely valuable. A recent cyberattack on a mid-sized healthcare provider, along with the real-world incident involving Medi Assist , illustrates how deeply such breaches can affect both operations and trust  and underscores why structured cyber resilience is critical. The Incident  Hackers infiltrated the provider’s IT systems through a phishing email

In the modern digital landscape, information is everywhere. Emails, cloud drives, collaboration tools, and shared documents contribute to a vast and complex data environment. While organizations store large volumes of data, much of it is unstructured, hidden in different formats, scattered across systems, and difficult to understand. This is where data visibility  becomes essential. It allows teams to gain a clear view of their information ecosystem, understand relationships

In today’s digital world, organizations handle massive amounts of information, including sensitive data such as personal details, financial records, intellectual property, and confidential business documents . Knowing where this data resides and how it is used is essential to prevent breaches and maintain compliance. This is the purpose of Sensitive Data Discovery . What Is Sensitive Data Discovery? Sensitive Data Discovery is the process of identifying, classifying, and moni

Imagine this: your company has firewalls, antivirus software, and passwords stronger than Fort Knox. You feel safe. But beneath the surface, sensitive data is quietly scattered across emails, shared drives, and forgotten folders. Now picture a hacker finding those exact weak points. Scary, right? The truth is, most breaches don’t happen because security is weak. They happen because data is hidden in places you don’t expect. That’s the gap EZ Secure  was built to close. The Pr

The Power of Sensitive Data Discovery In today’s digital world, businesses generate and store massive amounts of information every day. Among this sea of data lies something much more valuable and vulnerable: sensitive data . Whether it is customer details, financial records, or confidential business information, knowing where sensitive data lives is the first step to data security  and data protection . That is where EZ Secure  comes in. The Hidden Challenge of Sensitive Dat