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The Indian Data Protection Landscape
Explore data protection and privacy within India’s evolving regulatory ecosystem. Learn the DPDP Act, 2023, consent management, data fiduciary obligations, cross-border data transfers, breach reporting, and privacy-by-design frameworks in a self-paced format.
Recorded Lessons by Privacy Experts
Learn from structured recorded sessions led by practitioners across data protection, privacy governance, legal compliance, and cybersecurity. Gain practical understanding of DPDP implementation, data audits, DPIAs, breach response, and privacy program design.
Career-Defining Privacy Certification
Become a Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) and build credibility for roles involving privacy governance, data compliance, risk management, and regulatory coordination across public and private sector organisations.
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Why Data Protection is No Longer Optional
Regulatory enforcement, data breaches, and digital accountability have made privacy governance essential across sectors.
India’s Data Protection Law is Here
The DPDP Act, 2023 introduces clear obligations, penalties, and accountability for organisations handling personal data.
Privacy Risk is a Business Risk
Data breaches, misuse, and non-compliance now directly impact reputation, trust, and regulatory standing.
Organisations Need Dedicated Privacy Roles
From data fiduciaries to processors, organisations require structured privacy governance and oversight.
From Data Protection to Privacy Accountability A Practical CDPO Program by FCRF Academy
Data protection is no longer just a legal requirement.It is now a business, compliance, governance, cybersecurity, and trust priority.
FCRF Academy brings its experience in cyber law, data protection, cybersecurity, GRC, fraud risk, and digital governance to create a practical CDPO program.
The program is built for professionals who want to understand DPDP compliance, privacy governance, consent management, breach response, and regulatory readiness.
Meet the practitioners, policymakers, and domain experts who have contributed to our programs and learning initiatives
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Career-Ready Syllabus
CDPO Program Curriculum
Comprehensive coverage of the DPDP Act, privacy frameworks, governance, and real-world implementation.
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Inside the CDPO Learning Experience
The CDPO program has been carefully developed by privacy experts and GRC practitioners to help learners build real-world understanding of data protection, privacy governance, and compliance. Along with the recorded self-paced curriculum, participants also gain access to the previous two batch recordings, offering almost 40 hours of extended learning through practical discussions, explanations, and implementation-oriented insights.
Career Acceleration
Benefits of the CDPO Certification
Earn a professional credential designed to strengthen your profile in privacy, compliance, and data governance through practical, regulation-focused learning.
A Sneak Peek into the FCRF Academy LMS
All live sessions are recorded and uploaded within 3–4 hours, along with session PDFs and learning resources—so you never miss a class.
Who Is This Program For?
Ideal for privacy professionals, compliance officers, lawyers, cybersecurity teams, governance leaders, and anyone seeking structured understanding of the DPDP Act and privacy practice.
Data Privacy, Law & Governance
Privacy Professionals
Lawyers
Policy Experts
Governance Specialists
Cybersecurity & Investigations
Security Leaders
DFIR Specialists
Threat Researchers
Incident Responders
Government & Enforcement
Police Officers
Government Officials
Investigators
Defence Professionals
Financial Crime & Risk
Fraud Examiners
Compliance Leaders
AML Professionals
Banking & Fintech Teams
Technology & Innovation
AI Practitioners
Tech Builders
Consultants
Startup Leaders
Academia & Research
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Snapshots from Our CCMP Program
Organised in collaboration with CERT-In, FCRF’s Certified Cyber Crisis Management Professional (CCMP) program
was attended by over 500 top officials from civil services, defence, cybersecurity, and regulatory bodies.
These glimpses capture our commitment to high-impact, nationally recognised training.
FCRF & NIELIT (MeitY) Sign MoU in Presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
In a major boost to India's cybersecurity ecosystem, FCRF and NIELIT (MeitY) have joined forces to co-develop advanced training and certification programs. The MoU was signed on October 2nd in New Delhi, with Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw presiding over the event.
FCRF Served as Knowledge Partner at the Visionary AI Impact Summit Alongside OpenAI, UNESCO & WHO
In a landmark development for India’s digital and AI ecosystem, the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) served as a Knowledge Partner at the AI Impact Summit held under the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. FCRF stood alongside leading global institutions including OpenAI, UNESCO, WHO, Harvard Kennedy School, and other international organizations contributing to discussions on responsible AI, cybersecurity, and digital governance.
FCRF’s Esteemed Speakers at the FutureCrime Summit
Dr. VK Saraswat
Member, NITI Aayog
Former DG, DRDO
Lt Gen MU Nair
National Cybersecurity Coordinator
(NCSC)
Daljit Singh Chaudhary
Director General
Border Security Force
Rajiv Jain
Former Director
Intelligence Bureau
OP SINGH IPS
Former DGP
Uttar Pradesh
Dr Vikram Singh
Former DGP UP Police
Chancellor Noida Intl. University
Dr Gulshan Rai
Former National Cybersecurity Coordinator
Ex DG CERT-IN
Lt Gen (Dr.) Rajesh Pant
Chairman
Cybersecurity Asso. of India
Arun Kumar
Former DG
RPF
Justice Talwant Singh
Former Judge
Delhi High Court
B Shanker Jaiswal
Joint CP
Delhi Police
Dr GK Goswamy
ADG UP Police & Director
UPSIFS
Dr. Amit Sharma
ADG and Advisor (Cyber)
Ministry of Defence
Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi
Senior Fellow
CLAWS
Dr. Pavan Duggal
Renowned Cyber Advocate
Supreme Court of India
Dr. Karnika Seth
Cyberlaw Expert & Advocate
Supreme Court
Dr. VK Saraswat
Member, NITI Aayog
Former DG, DRDO
Lt Gen MU Nair
National Cybersecurity Coordinator
(NCSC)
Daljit Singh Chaudhary
Director General
Border Security Force
Rajiv Jain
Former Director
Intelligence Bureau
OP SINGH IPS
Former DGP
Uttar Pradesh
Dr Vikram Singh
Former DGP UP Police
Chancellor Noida Intl. University
Dr Gulshan Rai
Former National Cybersecurity Coordinator
Ex DG CERT-IN
Lt Gen (Dr.) Rajesh Pant
Chairman
Cybersecurity Asso. of India
Arun Kumar
Former DG
RPF
Justice Talwant Singh
Former Judge
Delhi High Court
B Shanker Jaiswal
Joint CP
Delhi Police
Dr GK Goswamy
ADG UP Police & Director
UPSIFS
Dr. Amit Sharma
ADG and Advisor (Cyber)
Ministry of Defence
Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi
Senior Fellow
CLAWS
Dr. Pavan Duggal
Renowned Cyber Advocate
Supreme Court of India
Dr. Karnika Seth
Cyberlaw Expert & Advocate
Supreme Court
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While a laptop or desktop accessed through the website offers the best learning experience, FCRF Academy also provides a dedicated mobile app for both Android and iOS. You can attend live sessions, watch recorded classes, and access course materials through the app as well. Download links for the FCRF Academy app are available below.
The CDPO program is a self-paced program. It includes the recorded sessions of the previous two live batches, allowing you to learn at your own convenience. You can access and view the lectures anytime and as many times as you like through the LMS. If you have any queries during the program, you can reach out through the dedicated support email shared with you after enrollment.
Please check your spam or junk folder first, as confirmation emails may sometimes be filtered there. If you still don’t find the email, write to support@fcrf.academy with your registration details, and our team will get back to you within a few hours.
Yes. After completing the payment, you will get access to the official Telegram group for the CDPO program. This group is primarily intended as a community space for peer discussion and engagement among learners. For any official support queries or course-related issues, you should use the dedicated support email shared with you after enrollment.
FCRF Academy programs are value-driven professional certifications designed to strengthen your knowledge, credibility, and practical understanding across critical domains. While we do not offer or claim formal placement or job assistance, the certification adds demonstrable value to your profile and can be highlighted on your resume and professional platforms. Participants also become part of an active learning community, enabling peer interaction, knowledge exchange, and professional networking—often leading to informal opportunities through shared learning and engagement.
Yes. The final price displayed at the time of payment is inclusive of GST and all applicable taxes. There are no additional or hidden charges.
First, please check your spam or junk folder, as confirmation emails may sometimes be filtered there. If you still don’t find the email, there’s no need to worry. Simply write to us at support@fcrf.academy with your registration details, and our team will get back to you within a few hours to resolve the issue.
No. There are no separate or additional fees for the certification, examination, or self-evaluation test. All of these are fully included in the registration fee you pay while enrolling in the program.
You will receive your certification after successfully qualifying the online assessment test. The test requires a minimum score of 50%, and you can attempt it any number of times. There is no extra charge for the test or the certificate. Once you qualify, your certificate will be generated and made available within approximately 30 minutes.
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