What Cyber Law College does

Cyber Law College is an India-based online education provider specializing in cyber law, data protection, and privacy certifications, founded in October 2000 by Na.Vijayashankar (Naavi). It is recognized as the first educational venture in virtual mode in India and operates as a division of Ujvala Consultants Private Limited, with no physical establishment and the founder based in Chennai. The core product is a modular Certified Data Protection Professional (CDPP) program delivered through FDPPI (Foundation of Data Protection Professionals in India), consisting of five modules covering Indian data protection law, global data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, Singapore PDPA, DIFC DPL, Brazil LGPD, HIPAA), technology, audit, and behavioral skills. Cyber Law College also offers standalone courses on the Information Technology Act 2000/2008, HIPAA, GDPR, and due diligence training under ITA 2008.

The company delivers all content via a web-based LMS (www.cyberlawcollege.in and www.cyberlawcollege.com) using live interactive online sessions and on-demand streaming video, with payment processing handled through PayUmoney. Notable technical components include the PDPSI (Personal Data Protection Standard of India) and Data Trust Score (DTS) — registered standards and evaluation mechanisms developed under FDPPI for data protection compliance audits in India. The flagship Certified PDP-CMS Auditor/Consultant and Certified Global Privacy and Data Protection Professional programs are co-certified with DNV-GL, lending globally recognized credentials.

Cyber Law College generates revenue primarily through one-time fees for professional certification programs (Rs 3,000 for entry modules to Rs 45,000 for the comprehensive CDPODA course), lifetime FDPPI membership fees (Rs 5,000–10,000), and on-demand video packages (Rs 3,000–4,000). Go-to-market is sales-led via the company website, direct email to Naavi ([email protected]), and partnership channels through FDPPI and DNV, with limited cohort sizes and early-bird discounts driving urgency. The customer base consists of Indian legal/compliance professionals, IT/cybersecurity practitioners, and Indian corporate organizations required to comply with ITA 2000/8, DPDPA 2023, HIPAA, and GDPR. No external funding, enterprise customer logos, or revenue figures are disclosed, and the company explicitly does not offer services in EU jurisdictions.

Name

Cyber Law College

Legal name

Ujvala Consultants Private Limited

Website

https://cyberlawcollege.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cyber Law College is an India-based online education provider offering certified data protection and cyber law training programs through FDPPI, serving legal, IT, and compliance professionals navigating DPDPA 2023, ITA 2000/8, and global privacy regimes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education & Data Protection Certification

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications (EDAAANAN), Data Privacy & Data Protection (e.g., GDPR/CCPA) (EDABADAC), Data Protection, Privacy & Information Handling (PII/PHI/PCI) Training (EDABAGAD)

Keywords

• Data protection training
• Cyber law education
• DPO certification programs
• Privacy compliance courses
• Online legal training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Programs: Fee-based online training programs leading to certifications such as CDPP Module I (Indian Data Protection Law), CDPP Module G (Global Data Protection Laws), CDPP Module A (Data Audit), and PDP-CMS Auditor/Consultant. Programs include training fees, examination fees, and membership fees (FDPPI lifetime membership). Fees range from Rs 3,000 for individual modules to Rs 40,000 for comprehensive bundled certification programs.
2. FDPPI Membership Fees: Lifetime membership fees for Foundation of Data Protection Professionals in India (FDPPI), offered at Rs 5,000 for Foundation membership and Rs 10,000 for Supporting membership. Certified professionals receive complimentary basic membership and registration in the Indian National Register of Data Protection Professionals.
3. On-Demand Video Courses: Streaming video lecture packages available for 3 months on topics including Data Protection (priced at Rs 4,000) and Cyber Laws/ITA 2000 (priced at Rs 3,000). Videos activated within 24 hours of payment confirmation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cyber Law College is an online education provider offering fee-based certification programs in cyber law, data protection, and privacy. Its core is the modular Certified Data Protection Professional (CDPP) program — covering Indian law (DPDPA 2023, ITA 2000/8) and global laws (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, Singapore PDPA, DIFC DPL, Brazil LGPD) — delivered via live weekend online sessions and on-demand streaming video, with joint FDPPI-DNV certification for advanced programs.

Product overview

Cyber Law College is an online education provider offering a comprehensive suite of data protection and cyber law certification programs. The core offering consists of a modular Certified Data Protection Professional (CDPP) program developed in partnership with FDPPI (Foundation of Data Protection Professionals in India), which includes five modules: Module I (Indian Data Protection Laws), Module G (Global Data Protection Laws), Module T (Technology Skills), Module A (Audit Skills), and Module B (Behavioural Skills). These modules collectively aim to create 'Certified Expert Data Protection Professionals and Auditors.' The company also provides standalone courses on ITA 2000/8 and Cyber Jurisprudence, HIPAA Professional Training, GDPR Training, and Due Diligence Training under ITA 2008. Programs are delivered through live online sessions, on-demand video streaming, and weekend batches. New programs in 2023 have been updated for DPDPA 2023 compliance. Certifications are issued through FDPPI and DNV-GL partnerships, with the 36-hour Certified PDP-CMS Auditor/Consultant program and the comprehensive Certified Global Privacy and Data Protection Professional program representing the most comprehensive offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CDPP Module I — Indian Data Protection Law Foundation certification module covering Indian data protection laws including DPDPA 2023 and ITA 2000/8, and DPO requirements. Part of the five-module Certified Data Protection Professional program. Targets Indian legal and compliance professionals.
• CDPP Module G — Global Data Protection Laws Certification module covering global privacy and data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, Singapore PDPA, DIFC DPL, HIPAA, Brazil LGPD) for professionals handling cross-border data processing.
• CDPP Module A — Data Audit Skills Data audit training module covering assessment vs audit concepts, DPIA, Harm Audit, Data Breach Audit, Data Trust Score evaluation, and PDPSI framework compliance audits.
• CDPP Module T — Technology Skills Technology skills module for Data Protection Professionals covering technical aspects required for DPO responsibilities including audit and technology requirements.
• CDPP Module B — Behavioural Skills Interpersonal and behavioural skill development module covering leadership skills, decision making, counselling, mediation and arbitration for Data Protection Professionals.
• Certified PDP-CMS Auditor/Consultant Program 36-hour comprehensive certification covering Indian and global data protection laws with emphasis on Personal Data Protection Compliance Management System (PDP-CMS) audit skills and Data Trust Score under PDPSI. Includes online examination and FDPPI-DNV joint certification.
• Certified Global Privacy and Data Protection Professional

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 senior professionals trained as of June 2020
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DNVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2021FDPPI and DNV established a collaboration for joint certification of data protection professionals. DNV, a globally recognized organization known for management system audits, co-issues certificates with FDPPI under the FDPPI-DNV co-branded certification program. Certificates are issued under joint names of FDPPI-DNV. PDP-CMS auditors receive accreditation under FDPPI's PDPSI audit program and are eligible to conduct audits in association with Certification Bodies accredited by FDPPI.
• Spearhead EduonlineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2014Cyber Law College started an association with Spearhead Eduonline on November 7, 2014, for distributing courses through their platform. This partnership enabled broader reach for online certification programs.
• Foundation of Data Protection Professionals in India (FDPPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDPPI is the primary certification body for Cyber Law College's training programs. Cyber Law College functions as FDPPI's training partner, delivering Certified Data Protection Professional (CDPP) modules (Module I, Module G, Module A). FDPPI provides certification, maintains the Indian National Register of Data Protection Professionals, and oversees PDPSI standard. Na.Vijayashankar (Naavi) is Chairman of FDPPI. Certificates are issued under the FDPPI banner and participants receive complimentary basic membership and registration in FDPPI's register.
• Ujvala Consultants Private LimitedcoreOthersCyber Law College operates as a division of Ujvala Consultants Private Limited, a company registered in Chennai, India. Ujvala Consultants Pvt Ltd provides the organizational and administrative framework for Cyber Law College's operations.
• ApnaCourse.com (Historical — No Longer Active)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrom November 2014, Cyber Law College offered Certified Cyber Law Professional (~20 hours of video lectures), Certified HIPAA Professional, and Certified GDPR Professional on the ApnaCourse.com platform. The platform has since discontinued operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PECB: PECB offers ISO-aligned and data protection certifications including Certified Data Protection Officer and GDPR-related credentials. It is comparable because it operates globally with similar one-time fee-based certification programs aimed at working professionals pursuing DPO and compliance roles.
• ISACA: ISACA provides globally recognized certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE) covering IT governance, security, audit, and data privacy. It serves the same IT/security/audit professionals in India that Cyber Law College targets, and offers an alternative credentialing path for DPO and privacy auditor roles.
• EXIN: EXIN provides independent certification programs for IT, cybersecurity, and data protection (including GDPR and Privacy & Data Protection Foundation/Practitioner). It is comparable as a competing certification body for working professionals seeking globally portable privacy and data protection credentials.
• IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals): IAPP is the leading global body offering privacy and data protection certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, and CIPM, and is the dominant peer in the professional privacy certification category. Cyber Law College explicitly positions its CDPP programs against CIPP-E, making IAPP the closest direct competitor for India's privacy training market.

Emerging players

• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is an India-based digital education provider offering cybersecurity, data protection, and GDPR-related certification programs to working professionals. It is comparable as a domestic Indian training competitor with similar target audience but a much broader technology and management training catalog.
• Data Protection Academy: Data Protection Academy is a niche training provider focused on GDPR and data protection practitioner certifications. It is comparable as a specialist competitor targeting working professionals pursuing privacy certifications, though it operates primarily in the European GDPR framework rather than Indian law.

Broad incumbents

• The IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors): The IIA is the global standard-setting body for internal auditing (CIA certification) and overlaps with Cyber Law College's CDPP Module A (Data Audit) and PDP-CMS Auditor program in the data protection audit credentials segment. It serves a similar DPO/internal auditor professional base globally.
• OneTrust: OneTrust is a broad privacy management software platform that also offers privacy training and certification content to enterprise customers. It overlaps with Cyber Law College in the training/awareness segment but is much larger and sells a wider technology portfolio rather than specializing in India-specific professional certification.
• Deloitte / PwC India Learning & Development: Deloitte and PwC run internal training academies and external corporate training programs covering data protection, cyber law, and compliance for enterprise clients in India. They are comparable as broad incumbent competitors offering corporate-level data protection training, although their primary value is consulting rather than individual certification.

Regional players

• KnowledgeHut / upGrad: upGrad (and adjacent India-based edtech platforms like KnowledgeHut) offer short-format professional certification courses in cybersecurity, IT governance, and compliance to Indian working professionals. They are comparable as regional Indian training competitors with broader catalogs but less depth in cyber law and data protection specialization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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