DPO as a Service (DPDP)
An outsourced Data Protection Officer to run your DPDP Act programme month to month.
Quick answer
DPO as a service gives your business an outsourced data protection lead who answers data questions, handles access and erasure requests within the DPDP 90-day limit, reviews new vendors and forms, and runs breach response. CorpBridge's DPO service starts at ₹9,999 a month. Only Significant Data Fiduciaries must appoint an India-based DPO; every other business must publish a contact person, which this service covers.
| Professional fee | ₹9,999/month + 18% GST |
|---|---|
| Government charges | No government fee |
| Time taken | Starts within a week |
| Form / portal | DPDP Act, 2023 & Rules, 2025 |
| Documents | 1 items (listed below) |
| Done | 100% online |
What is DPO as a Service?
Most businesses do not need a full-time privacy officer, but they do need someone responsible once the DPDP duties apply from 13 May 2027. We act as your published data contact and keep the programme running.
What's included in our DPO as a Service service?
- Published contact person for data questions (Rule 9)
- Data rights requests handled within 90 days
- New vendor and form reviews
- Breach response support and 72-hour Board report
- Quarterly compliance review
- Staff refresher training
What documents are required for DPO as a Service?
- Your DPDP compliance documents, or our DPDP compliance service first
What is the process for DPO as a Service?
Onboard
We review your current DPDP set-up.
Publish
Our team becomes your published data contact.
Operate
Requests, vendors and changes are handled monthly.
Review
Quarterly report to management.
How much does DPO as a Service cost?
| Component | Amount | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| CorpBridge professional fee | ₹9,999/month | CorpBridge |
| GST on professional fee | ₹1,800 | Government (via CorpBridge) |
| Government fee / stamp duty | No government fee | Government, at actuals |
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Frequently asked questions about DPO as a Service
Is a DPO mandatory under the DPDP Act?
Only for Significant Data Fiduciaries notified by the government. Others must publish the contact details of a person who can answer data questions, which an outsourced service can provide.
What is the cost of DPO as a Service?
CorpBridge's professional fee is ₹9,999 per month, exclusive of 18% GST, no government fee. The exact government charges are confirmed before you pay.
How long does DPO as a Service take?
Starts within a week, assuming documents are complete and the authority raises no queries.
What documents are required for DPO as a Service?
Your DPDP compliance documents, or our [DPDP compliance service](/services/compliance/dpdp-compliance) first.
Often taken together
Annual ROC Filing for Companies
AOC-4 / MGT-7Financial statements and annual return for Private Limited companies, with board and AGM minutes.
LLP Annual Filing
Form 8 / 11Statement of Accounts (Form 8) and Annual Return (Form 11) for LLPs.
DPDP Act Compliance
DPDP Act, 2023 & Rules, 2025Get your business ready for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act before the 13 May 2027 deadline.
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