The *Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023* governs how organizations:
• Collect and process personal data of individuals (Data Principals)
• Obtain, manage, and withdraw consent
• Protect personal data through reasonable security safeguards
• Handle data breaches and grievances
• Engage data processors and third partiesNon-compliance can lead to *significant financial penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruption*.
Any organization that collects, stores, or processes personal data of individuals in India must comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Technology platforms handling user registrations, payments, or behavioral data must ensure compliant data collection and consent practices.
Businesses that collect customer information for orders, delivery, payments, or marketing must follow DPDPA data protection requirements.
Banks, NBFCs, and fintech companies processing sensitive financial and identity data must implement strong data protection and governance controls.
Entities managing patient records, health information, or diagnostic data must ensure secure handling and lawful processing of personal data.
Early-stage companies collecting user information through apps, websites, or platforms must implement privacy practices aligned with DPDPA.
Companies sharing personal data with vendors, analytics providers, or cloud platforms must ensure proper data protection agreements and oversight.
OPTION 1: On-Site Fieldwork
We will provide you with an itinerary of our on-site visit in advance and work closely with you to make sure the fieldwork runs smoothly. During this time, we'll conduct thorough walkthroughs, assess control effectiveness through testing procedures, gather necessary documentation for review, and more - all while keeping timeliness top of mind. Once completed, we’ll present the initial results during a final exit interview session so that there is clarity around the next steps needed to generate your SOC report. Our aim is 90-95% completion at the end of site visits; ensuring accuracy as well as timely delivery!
OPTION 2:Auditing just got easier - AuditSimple streamlines the process, leveraging technology to provide a virtual audit engagement solution that saves time and effort. Using minimal hardware requirements paired with collaborative software and cameras, we can confidently complete audits in real-time. Additionally, our secure server network provides us with access to required databases used during an audit process; this eliminates manual procedures or lengthy processing times associated with manual processes saving us a considerable amount of time during auditing engagements as well as unnecessary travel time.
A detailed evaluation of your current data protection practices against DPDPA requirements, identifying compliance gaps, risk areas, and prioritized remediation actions.
Comprehensive identification and documentation of how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and shared across systems and third parties.
Development or enhancement of privacy policies, consent notices, and mechanisms to manage user consent and withdrawal in accordance with DPDPA.
Establishment of internal policies, roles, accountability structures, and operational processes required to manage personal data responsibly.
A prioritized implementation roadmap with recommended technical, organizational, and procedural controls to achieve DPDPA readiness and support regulatory reviews.
Deep understanding of Indian regulations combined with global compliance frameworks, ensuring your business stays audit-ready across jurisdictions.
An integrated approach that blends advisory, audit, and technology to simplify compliance and accelerate certification timelines.
Designed in line with international frameworks like ISO 27701 and GDPR principles to help you meet global compliance expectations.
Flexible engagement models that grow with your business, from early-stage startups to large-scale enterprises.
A dedicated compliance expert who acts as your extended team, ensuring seamless communication and faster query resolution.
DPDPA is India’s data protection law that governs how organizations collect, process, store, and protect personal data of individuals.
Any organization that collects or processes personal data of individuals in India, including startups, SaaS companies, fintech firms, and e-commerce platforms, may be required to comply.
Organizations must obtain valid user consent, implement reasonable security safeguards, manage data responsibly, respond to user rights requests, and report data breaches when required.
Non-compliance can result in significant financial penalties and regulatory action depending on the severity of the violation.
While both laws focus on protecting personal data and user rights, DPDPA is specifically designed for India’s regulatory environment and may have different requirements for consent, data governance, and enforcement.
AuditVisor provides gap assessments, data mapping, privacy framework development, governance implementation, and compliance readiness support to help organizations align with DPDPA requirements.
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