The DPDP Rules 2025 have finally been released, and while many core elements remain unchanged, the final version brings sharper clarity to enforcement timelines, child data safeguards, consent requirements, and obligations for data fiduciaries. This quick comparison highlights what stayed the same, what evolved from the draft rules, and what organisations need to prepare for as the Act moves toward full implementation.

From retention of traffic logs to new definitions, exemptions, and rights for data principals, this snapshot helps you navigate the changes without getting buried in legal detail.