PRIVACY AFTER HOURS- EDITION 03
DPDP Has Entered the AI Chat
Invite-only | Closed-Door Leadership Conversation
28 July 2026 • 4 PM Onwards • Novotel, Bengaluru
Privacy After Hours Edition 3 brought together leaders to confront one hard truth: DPDP compliance and AI ambition can no longer be treated as separate conversations.
Conversations across panels didn't shy away from addressing some potent questions: What does privacy by design actually look like inside an AI system? What happens when the Data Protection Board actually comes calling? How do you keep AI and data governance enterprise-ready while the risks keep evolving?
With the DPDP deadline closing in, the message was clear: readiness isn't a checklist you complete once, it's a discipline you run continuously, across AI inventories, DPIAs, and vendor oversight, so every decision stays traceable and every system stays accountable.
What We Covered
Unlocking AI Responsibly
A cross-industry panel featuring AWS, Sarvam, Zee Entertainment, and the Centre for Data for Public Good discussed building AI systems that respect privacy by design.
Inside a DPB Investigation
An interactive simulation walked enterprises through exactly what to expect when the Data Protection Board comes calling.
Future-Ready Privacy & Data Governance
Industry experts from Zepto, CRED, and BigBasket shared how to stay ahead of AI and cyber risk while keeping governance enterprise-ready.
Who Was In The Room
Senior leaders across:
Privacy
Legal
Security
Risk
Product
Compliance
Business Operations
Industries represented:
Banking & Lending
Fintech
Insurance
Retail & Digital
Enterprise Tech
Glimpses from Privacy After Hours Edition 3
Hear from Previous Attendees
‘Privacy After Hours’ was a well-thought-out and curated event bringing the relevant privacy stakeholders from across the industry to exchange notes on the learnings, implementation challenges, and next steps. The opportunity to get the DPDP perspective directly from Justice BN Srikrishna was very enriching.
Sayantan Gupta
Senior Vice President - Legal- SMFG India
The curated dialogues by Justice B.N. Srikrishna and Mr Supratim Chakraborty from Khaitan & Co. were really insightful. The biggest takeway from the event for me was implementing privacy-by-design from inception and leveraging privacy for trust, resilience and ROI.
Manoj Suryawanshi
Vice President- Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE)
I appreciated the interactive format with lawyers and practitioners openly discussing the real DPDP implementation roadmap. Justice Srikrishna’s session was particularly valuable in grounding the key provisions in their original policy context. The event made DPDP feel less like abstract law and more like a practical governance journey.
Senthil Nathan B
Senior HR Leader
The focus on moving from policy to practice made the session extremely relevant. The discussion on the first 90 days after the DPDP Rules reinforced how governance, accountability, and operational readiness must move in parallel. A timely and highly practical exchange for privacy leaders.
Chitrang Gamot
Asst. Manager - Legal & Compliance - P.D.Hinduja Hospital & MRC
Congratulations to IDfy and KCO for hosting a brilliant event. The DPDP Act is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for India's digital and AI journey. It was a privilege to hear about the making of the law from its original architect, Hon. Justice BN Srikrishna. Great interactions, amazing evening.
Attreyi Mukherjee
Vice President & Head Legal - Electric Vehicle Business - Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
It was a fantastic evening, really loved the insightful session by Justice Srikrishna and the incident management simulation led by Mr. Supratim.
Deepti Anand Laxmeshwar
Data Protection Officer- Axis Bank
One key takeaway for me was that privacy should no longer be viewed as a compliance exercise. In an AI-driven world, it is becoming a strategic business enabler and a foundation for customer trust.
Harsh Nangalia
Director & Head of Compliance | Cars24
Data sovereignty, supply chain accountability, and hybrid AI architectures emerged as the critical pillars for responsible AI adoption. The live AI breach simulation and the emphasis on operationalizing privacy, through AI inventories, DPIAs, and continuous vendor oversight, made the abstract risks of DPDP compliance feel immediate and actionable. Key takeaway: Privacy, AI, and data governance are foundational to trust and cybersecurity. With just 12 months to go, DPDP readiness demands immediate, thought-through execution across the entire AI lifecycle – from data collection to decision accountability.
Nitin Gupta
Managing Director India & South Asia | FUJIFILM SONOSITE India
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