Is this a consulting service?

No, this is a free, interactive software tool that calculates your potential liability under the DPDP Act 2023 in 30 seconds. It provides an instant risk score and automated action plan.

What are common DPDP violations in Accounting System Access Audit?

Common violations include: Employees retaining access after leaving the finance department or the company., Granting broad 'admin' access to all finance users instead of 'least privilege'., Lack of two-factor authentication (2FA) for critical accounting system logins..

The DPDP Audit Tool

Compliance for Accounting System Access Audit

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Accounting System Access Audit
Liability Check

Your accounting system holds the keys to customer financial data, vendor bank details, and employee salary information. Uncontrolled access is a major DPDP breach risk, leading to hefty penalties.

Why Accounting System Access Audit is at Risk

Your Tally, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, or custom ERP isn't just for ledgers; it's a goldmine of **sensitive personal data (SPD)**. This includes customer PAN/Aadhaar details, vendor GSTINs and bank account numbers, and employee salary, provident fund, and investment declarations. Under DPDP, **any unauthorized access to this data** — whether by an ex-employee, a careless current employee, or a cyberattack exploiting weak controls — is a direct liability for your business. The Board will scrutinize your **access control policies** and audit logs fiercely, looking for evidence of 'reasonable security safeguards' as mandated by the Act. Think about a data breach at a co-working space in Bandra Kurla Complex or an IT park in Bengaluru simply because an accounting intern had access to sensitive vendor payment files.

Common Violations

1.Employees retaining access after leaving the finance department or the company.
2.Granting broad 'admin' access to all finance users instead of 'least privilege'.
3.Lack of two-factor authentication (2FA) for critical accounting system logins.

The Immediate Fix

Conduct an immediate audit of all users with access to your accounting system (e.g., Tally Prime, Zoho Books, SAP FICO). Remove access for ex-employees or those who no longer require it. Implement role-based access control, ensuring no one has more permissions than their job strictly demands.