Addressing India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act with Oracle AI Database

This technical brief outlines the security features of Oracle AI Database 26ai in relation to India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), enacted in 2023. It serves as a guide for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), database administrators, and security architects, focusing on how Oracle's capabilities can help organizations meet DPDPA requirements. The document provides a comprehensive mapping of DPDPA's mandates to specific Oracle security features, including encryption, access controls, and continuous monitoring. It emphasizes the importance of embedding security within the database kernel to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with personal data handling. The brief also discusses the implications of the DPDPA for organizations, highlighting the need for a proactive approach to data security as compliance deadlines approach. By detailing Oracle's native security measures, the document aims to assist organizations in modernizing their data security strategies while maintaining operational integrity.