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 API Data Sharing Audit?

Common violations include: Exposing excessive personal data through APIs (e.g., full customer profiles when only an order ID is needed), violating the **data minimization** principle., Using broad API scopes or generic access tokens that grant third-party processors access to data they don't legitimately require (e.g., a payment gateway accessing user addresses when only card details are needed)., No clear audit trail or logging for API data access, making it impossible to prove who accessed what data, when, and why..

The DPDP Audit Tool

Compliance for API Data Sharing Audit

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API Data Sharing Audit
Liability Check

Every API endpoint exposing or consuming personal data is a potential liability. Under DPDP, unauthorized data access or disclosure via APIs can trigger penalties up to ₹250 Crore. Don't assume your tech team has it covered.

Why API Data Sharing Audit is at Risk

Your engineering team thinks APIs are just code. But every API that handles **personal data** — from user profiles to transaction histories, especially **financial or health data** — is a **DPDP data processing activity**. Failing to document data flows, enforce strict access controls (e.g., proper OAuth scopes for specific data elements), log data access, and conduct regular security audits means you're operating blind. Imagine a vendor's API key compromised at a tech park like Manyata Embassy Business Park, exposing customer KYC data; the **Data Protection Board** will hold *you*, the Data Fiduciary, accountable for *their* breach if your controls were inadequate.

Common Violations

1.Exposing excessive personal data through APIs (e.g., full customer profiles when only an order ID is needed), violating the **data minimization** principle.
2.Using broad API scopes or generic access tokens that grant third-party processors access to data they don't legitimately require (e.g., a payment gateway accessing user addresses when only card details are needed).
3.No clear audit trail or logging for API data access, making it impossible to prove who accessed what data, when, and why.

The Immediate Fix

Mandate a **data mapping exercise** for all APIs that handle personal data. Identify every data field, its purpose, and its consumer. Implement granular API scopes and access controls to enforce **data minimization** and restrict third-party access only to necessary data. Start logging all API data transfers and access attempts immediately.