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A Cross-Border Data Transfer Risk Score assesses the compliance risk of transferring Indian personal data to overseas recipients based on country restrictions, recipient type, data sensitivity, and contractual safeguards under the DPDP Act 2023. India's DPDP Act Section 16 allows the government to block transfers to specific countries — organisations must monitor the restricted list and have contingency plans.

DPDP cross-border transfer risk assessment India

Assess the risk level of your international data transfers under DPDP Act 2023.

Quick AnswerDPDP empowers the government to restrict data transfers to specific countries. Until restrictions are notified, transfers are permissible — but implement safeguards now to prepare for potential restrictions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries can Indian companies currently transfer data to?+
As of mid-2026, the government has not published the restricted country list. Transfers are generally permissible with appropriate safeguards. Monitor MeitY notifications.
What safeguards are required for cross-border transfers?+
Recommended safeguards: explicit data principal consent for transfer, standard contractual clauses with the recipient, and ensuring the recipient country has equivalent data protection laws.
Does DPDP require data localisation?+
Not as a general requirement. The government can notify specific data types or countries requiring localisation. No such notification has been issued as of June 2026.

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