What is specific to Hong Kong companies
The PDPO cross-border transfer section is not in force, but the regulator recommends model clauses.
Our services
How SU and Company helps
We cover the Indian tax, FEMA and governance side and work alongside the group's legal counsel.
- Tax and FEMA review of contract terms
- Internal controls and documentation in the Indian company
- Coordination with counsel on data protection
Questions
Does the DPDP Act apply to data of people outside India?
Some duties are relaxed where Indian entities process non-residents' data under a contract with a foreign party, but security duties remain.
General information as at 5 November 2026, not advice for a particular case. Indian and Hong Kong rules change often; confirm the current position before acting. Hong Kong law points should be confirmed with a Hong Kong adviser.