Offshore with Confidence
Sri Lanka's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) offers UK and EU businesses a secure and compliant offshoring destination with world-class privacy standards.
Why UK & EU Businesses Should Pay Attention
Compliance Without Compromise
Sri Lanka's PDPA is modeled on the GDPR—ensuring no drop in protection for your customers' data.
Independent Regulatory Authority
Just like the ICO in the UK, Sri Lanka has its own watchdog to monitor and enforce privacy laws.
Safe Cross-Border Data Transfers
PDPA includes strong rules to ensure your data isn't mishandled outside Sri Lanka.
Inside the Sri Lanka Data Protection Act (PDPA)
Scope
Covers both private & public processing with global reach
Principles
Purpose limitation, security, consent, accountability
Rights
Access, correction, erasure, objection, withdrawal
Cross-Border
Transfers allowed only to safe countries
DPOs & DPIAs
Required for high-risk processing
Breach Notification
Mandatory to regulator + individuals
Penalties
LKR 10 million (~ÂŁ25k) + enforcement
A Framework UK & EU Clients Will Recognize
| Feature | Sri Lanka PDPA | UK/EU GDPR |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Regulator | ||
| Data Subject Rights | ||
| Consent Rules | ||
| Cross-Border Transfers | âś“ (adequacy + consent) | âś“ |
| Penalties | âś“ (localised) | âś“ |
| DPO & DPIA |
Sri Lanka's PDPA has been intentionally designed to reflect GDPR principles, enabling smooth compliance for UK and EU businesses.
What This Means for Your Business
Lower Compliance Overhead
Operate seamlessly across jurisdictions
Better Vendor Contracts
Sri Lankan partners already follow global standards
Improved Trust
Show clients you care about data—everywhere it lives
Stronger Security Culture
Data + cyber governance is embedded in law
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sri Lanka's law GDPR equivalent?
Yes, Sri Lanka's PDPA closely mirrors GDPR principles and requirements, ensuring consistent data protection standards.
What data rights exist for customers?
Customers have comprehensive rights including access, correction, erasure, and objection to processing, aligned with GDPR standards.
Are Sri Lankan service providers legally accountable?
Yes, service providers are directly accountable under PDPA with mandatory compliance requirements and penalties for violations.
Ready to Offshore Securely?
With a GDPR-aligned data protection law and a strong regulatory environment, Sri Lanka offers you a safe, scalable, and smart offshoring choice.