DPDP and Device Custody: Basics for Indian Teams
Why knowing who held a device matters under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01
Devices carry personal data
Laptops sent for repair may contain customer or employee data. Knowing the custody trail helps you demonstrate control when something goes wrong.
What to log
Vendor identity, timestamps, purpose of movement, and return confirmation. AssetGo’s audit trail supports that operational evidence.
Not legal advice
This article is educational. Engage counsel for your DPDP obligations; AssetGo is a custody tool, not a compliance certification.