Apr 2026 PDM – Data Security & Governance in the context of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)
April 25 @ 4:45 pm IST - 7:00 pm IST
Free – ₹1000Program Details
(Please note the change in the Venue)
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2025 Mode: Physical | Supports ❤️ our Focus Area - Reviving In-person Connections CPE: 2 Hours Venue: Nandhana Hall in Hotel Swagath, 243, Royapettah High Rd, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014 (Land mark: Near to TS Mahalingam & Sons / HP Petrol bunk) Event Start time: 16:45 (4:45 PM)
Agenda
16:45 - 17:15: High tea, Registration and Networking 17:15 - 17:20: Welcome by ISACA Chennai Chapter Director Programs 17:20 – 17:30: Chapter Updates & Speaker Introduction 17:30 - 18:45: Session on Data Security & Governance in the context of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) by Mr. Balaji Seshan 18:45 - 19:00: Questions and Closure comments
Synopsis 🎯
Data Security & Governance in the context of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is no longer just a compliance topic—it is a business and trust imperative. This session will explore how organizations can align strong data security controls with DPDPA’s governance requirements, including consent management, purpose limitation, accountability, and data principal rights. In this forum we will cover the practical challenges, implementation approaches, and how effective governance transforms security controls into demonstrable regulatory and customer trust outcomes
Speaker Profile
Mr. Balaji Seshan
With nearly 25 + years of comprehensive experience in the IT industry, has successfully held multifaceted leadership positions across information security, data privacy, business continuity, and organizational resilience. Holder of prestigious professional certifications including CISA, CCSK, CPISI, COBIT, ITIL, CMMI, and ISO 27001 LA, and recognized through numerous industry accolades such as the Cyber Icon and Cyber Accelerator awards from leading cybersecurity (CISO,DPO,CXO and CIO) consortiums. Currently serving as the Global Data Protection Officer and Head of GRC Assurance at Hexaware Technologies, driving strategic governance, risk, compliance, and privacy initiatives at a global scale. Proven track record in building agile, audit-ready frameworks aligned with international regulations, leading incident response and risk assessment programs, and enhancing business resilience while ensuring the highest standards of data protection and cybersecurity.
Registrations will commence on Apr 22, 2026 – 5 PM.
Note: Kindly register for the event only if you are certain of your attendance, as this is an in-person PDM and catering arrangements will be made based on confirmed registrations; we request your cooperation in avoiding no-shows to help prevent unnecessary food wastage.
