7 Practical Steps to Manage Legacy Data Under India’s DPDPA
Many businesses still depend on old data stored in spreadsheets, outdated systems, or legacy databases. While this data may seem disorganized or outdated, it often contains valuable and sensitive information that cannot be ignored. For example, a sales team may have maintained customer data in spreadsheets for years. Over time, the data becomes inconsistent, incomplete, and difficult to manage. However, when the organization decides to migrate this data into a modern system, challenges around accuracy, security, and compliance arise. This is where legacy data management becomes critical, especially under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 . In this blog, we break down seven practical steps to help you manage legacy data securely while staying compliant. What Is Legacy Data? Legacy data refers to information stored in older systems, formats, or technologies that are no longer actively maintained or are difficult to access. Even if it is not frequently used, thi...