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 Data Loss Prevention Audit?

Common violations include: No automated DLP policies to prevent **customer PII (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN)** from being sent outside corporate email or cloud storage., Employees can freely copy **unencrypted Sensitive Personal Data (SPD)** to personal USB drives or external storage devices without audit logs., Lack of granular controls or exceptions for **personal data** exports, leading to either over-blocking or critical data leaks..

The DPDP Audit Tool

Compliance for Data Loss Prevention Audit

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Data Loss Prevention Audit
Liability Check

Is your team accidentally leaking customer PII or financial data? The DPDP Act demands robust security safeguards against data loss. Without proper Data Loss Prevention (DLP), you're not just risking reputation; you're inviting up to ₹250 Crore in penalties.

Why Data Loss Prevention Audit is at Risk

Under **Section 8(7) of the DPDP Act**, Data Fiduciaries *must* implement 'reasonable security safeguards' to prevent personal data breaches, accidental or intentional. This means proactive measures, not just reactive responses. A lack of effective DLP tools and policies is a direct violation, exposing **Sensitive Personal Data (SPD)** to unauthorized disclosure via emails, cloud drives, USBs, or even printer exports. The **Data Protection Board** will scrutinize your DLP controls as part of any breach investigation, making their absence or inadequacy a significant liability. Ignoring DLP is ignoring one of the fundamental pillars of **DPDP compliance and data protection**.

Common Violations

1.No automated DLP policies to prevent **customer PII (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN)** from being sent outside corporate email or cloud storage.
2.Employees can freely copy **unencrypted Sensitive Personal Data (SPD)** to personal USB drives or external storage devices without audit logs.
3.Lack of granular controls or exceptions for **personal data** exports, leading to either over-blocking or critical data leaks.

The Immediate Fix

Begin by inventorying all systems and channels where **personal data** might be exported (email, cloud, endpoints, print). Implement or audit DLP rules to detect and prevent unauthorized transfer of **Sensitive Personal Data (SPD)** based on its classification. Review and refine your DLP policies weekly to adapt to new business needs and prevent accidental exposure.