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Akanksha Garg, Data Protection Officer & Head Digital Products PMO, HDFC Securities
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Akanksha Garg

Data Protection Officer & Head Digital Products PMO HDFC Securities

Akanksha Garg is a visionary digital transformation leader with over 24 years of experience at the intersection of capital markets, technology, cyber security, data protection, Digital Transformation and governance helping financial institutions navigate an increasingly complex world of cyber threats, privacy regulations, and data governance challenges.

An agile evangelist and trusted industry voice, she has played a pivotal role in building secure, compliant, and future-ready digital ecosystems. Her leadership exemplifies responsible innovation, where growth, resilience, and trust converge making her insights deeply relevant to navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.

In today’s financial ecosystem, data is the backbone of innovation and protecting it is the foundation of trust. She champions privacy-by-design, cyber resilience, and responsible data stewardship, ensuring organizations move beyond checkbox compliance to build secure and trusted digital ecosystems. Her leadership is driven by a clear belief that Cybersecurity and data protection are no longer IT conversations they are boardroom priorities.

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The Captain's Table - DPDP Act and DPOs - Is India Inc Ready?
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
In 2026, the question is no longer “what the law says,” but “can your systems prove it?” This session analyzes the technical hurdles DPOs face in implementing automated data erasure, purpose limitation, and the mandatory one-year log retention required under the 2025 Rules. We will examine the emerging role of…
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