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DPDP rules lift cyber, D&O cover enquiries, but major demand yet to emerge

India's DPDP Act has prompted firms to reassess cyber and D&O liability limits, lifting enquiries but not yet translating into a surge in purchases

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The new DPDP Act mandates stricter data compliance, including more stringent requirements for data collection, processing, storage, and sharing.

Aathira Varier Mumbai

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Although India’s new Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act has prompted greater enquiries from companies about overall liability insurance — particularly cyber insurance and Directors and Officers (D&O) cover — it has not yet translated into a significant increase in demand. However, firms are considering enhancing their existing coverage in these segments, insurance industry insiders said.
 
“While there is a rise in enquiries on liability insurance — mainly cyber insurance and D&O insurance — post DPDP announcement, there has not been a significant spike in new demand specifically because of DPDP. Existing companies are considering increasing their cyber coverage, and