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Ardent Privacy Boosts DPDPA Compliance with TurtleShield 4.0
4 Dec
Summary
- Ardent Privacy launches TurtleShield 4.0 to aid DPDPA compliance.
- India's DPDPA law imposes fines up to ₹250 crore for non-compliance.
- TurtleShield 4.0 offers enhanced DPDPA support and AI governance.

Ardent Privacy has introduced TurtleShield 4.0, an advanced version of its privacy and data security automation platform. This launch is timed to assist organizations in operationalizing India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), which is being enforced in phases starting November 13, 2025. The DPDPA represents India's foundational data protection framework, carrying significant penalties for non-compliance.
The DPDPA mandates rigorous compliance measures, including conducting privacy impact assessments, automated data discovery, unified consent management, and robust data breach response protocols. Many organizations face challenges due to a lack of data inventory and fragmented processes, making operationalization a key priority. TurtleShield 4.0 addresses these challenges by offering end-to-end automation.
Key enhancements in TurtleShield 4.0 include specific support for DPDPA, a Common Control Framework, AI governance capabilities, a revamped compliance dashboard, and integrated training. The platform's data discovery features have also been improved, providing enhanced visibility and control over sensitive data assets to reduce compliance costs and risks.




