All-in-One DPDP Compliance Audit for Fintech
Liability Check
For fintechs handling sensitive financial data and KYC information, a fragmented DPDP compliance approach isn't just risky – it's an open invitation for penalties up to ₹250 Crore. Gaps in your data map, consent, or vendor contracts will be exposed.
Why All-in-One DPDP Compliance Audit for Fintech is at Risk
Fintech firms process some of the most sensitive personal data in India, from bank account details to Aadhaar numbers. A piecemeal DPDP setup – where legal, IT, and product teams work in silos – creates critical vulnerabilities. The Data Protection Board will demand **end-to-end accountability**, scrutinizing everything from your initial data collection (e.g., during onboarding for a UPI app) to data sharing with third-party payment gateways and data retention policies. Without a holistic view, you lack proof of **demonstrable compliance**.
Common Violations
- 1.Lack of a unified data inventory tracking sensitive financial and KYC data across all product lines and systems (e.g., lending, payments, investments).
- 2.Vendor agreements with third-party payment processors or KYC service providers that do not explicitly mandate DPDP-compliant data handling and security measures.
- 3.Inconsistent consent flows or privacy notices across different fintech products, leading to confusion and potential invalidation of consent.
The Immediate Fix
Appoint a single accountable owner for DPDP compliance. Initiate a comprehensive, end-to-end audit mapping your entire data lifecycle from collection to deletion, identifying all DPDP gaps across legal, technical, and operational processes.
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Need help checking your business?
- Start with the free self-check to find questions for your team.
- Our paid gap assessment takes four weeks. We check your apps, documents and records, then list what needs fixing.
- Fixing the agreed gaps takes two to three months. A final assessment checks the completed work.
Save your results and discuss the questions with your team.
Next step after the audit
The audit shows the gaps. Sanctum closes them. One programme covers legal position, data map, gap analysis, implementation, tooling, training, a written readiness opinion, and breach cover, under one accountable owner. See the all-in-one programme
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