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 Attendance System Audit?

Common violations include: Collecting biometric attendance data (e.g., fingerprint scans) without explicit, granular consent from employees., Retention of attendance logs (including detailed clock-in/out times, IP addresses, device IDs) beyond their necessary purpose or stated policy., Granting unrestricted or blanket access to all employee attendance data to managers, without 'need-to-know' principles or role-based access controls..

The DPDP Audit Tool

Compliance for Attendance System Audit

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Attendance System Audit
Liability Check

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Your company's digital attendance system isn't just about tracking work hours; it's a repository of employee personal data, including biometrics and location. Mismanaging this, or not securing vendor contracts, can lead to DPDP penalties up to ₹250 Crore.

Why Attendance System Audit is at Risk

Attendance systems, particularly those deploying biometrics (fingerprint, facial recognition) or GPS tracking via mobile apps (common for field staff), process **personal data** and often **sensitive personal data**. The DPDP Act mandates **explicit, informed consent** for such data, especially biometrics. Think of companies in Bengaluru's tech parks using biometric access or field sales teams tracked by apps like Salesforce Field Service. Retaining attendance logs beyond business necessity, granting managers excessive access to all data (e.g., location history of all employees), or neglecting vendor contracts (DPA with tools like Keka, Zoho People, Darwinbox) are direct DPDP violations. The Data Protection Board will scrutinize your **data retention policies**, **access controls**, and **processor agreements**.

Common Violations

1.Collecting biometric attendance data (e.g., fingerprint scans) without explicit, granular consent from employees.
2.Retention of attendance logs (including detailed clock-in/out times, IP addresses, device IDs) beyond their necessary purpose or stated policy.
3.Granting unrestricted or blanket access to all employee attendance data to managers, without 'need-to-know' principles or role-based access controls.

The Immediate Fix

Immediately audit your current attendance system's data collection, retention, and access protocols. Ensure all employees have provided **explicit consent** for biometric data. Review and sign **Data Processing Agreements** with your attendance software vendors (e.g., Keka, Zoho People) to ensure they comply with DPDP requirements.