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 Background Verification Audit?

Common violations include: Sharing candidate's sensitive data (e.g., criminal records, health info) with verification vendors without explicit, granular consent for each data type., Retaining background verification reports or candidate data (including for rejected applicants) indefinitely, past the necessary retention period., Lack of clear documentation or audit trails proving candidate consent, data purpose, and data deletion for all verification activities..

The DPDP Audit Tool

Compliance for Background Verification Audit

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Background Verification Audit
Liability Check

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Background checks are a minefield for personal data. From police verifications to past employment, mishandling candidate information without ironclad consent and clear purpose under DPDP can trigger penalties up to ₹250 Crore.

Why Background Verification Audit is at Risk

Every background check, whether for a tech intern in Bengaluru or a CXO in Mumbai, involves processing **sensitive personal data**. As the **Data Fiduciary**, you're liable for what your third-party vendors (e.g., AuthBridge, Betterplace) do with this data. DPDP mandates **purpose limitation**, meaning data collected for a police check cannot be used for something else without fresh consent. Failing to track **consent records**, map data flows to vendors, or proving **legitimate purpose** for each data point means you're operating illegally. Even old candidate data stored beyond its necessary period is a ticking time bomb.

Common Violations

1.Sharing candidate's sensitive data (e.g., criminal records, health info) with verification vendors without explicit, granular consent for each data type.
2.Retaining background verification reports or candidate data (including for rejected applicants) indefinitely, past the necessary retention period.
3.Lack of clear documentation or audit trails proving candidate consent, data purpose, and data deletion for all verification activities.

The Immediate Fix

Inventory all data points collected during background checks and map their flow to every vendor. Implement a system to capture explicit, purpose-specific consent and define strict data retention policies for all candidate information, including for rejected candidates, deleting data once its purpose is served.