Official timelines for the rollout of the DPDP Act have been phased and are evolving, as the government has opted for a graded implementation approach. Key milestones and deadlines are as follows:

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill was passed by Parliament and received the President's assent on August 11, 2023. However, the Act did not come into force immediately; it will become effective on dates notified by the Central Government in the Official Gazette.