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 Invoice and GST Data Audit?

Common violations include: Retaining customer and vendor **personal data** in old invoices for longer than legally mandated by the IT Act/GST Act AND DPDP's storage limitation., Providing unrestricted or untracked access to sensitive invoice data (like customer PANs) to your **external accountants or tax consultants** without explicit agreements or purpose definitions., Not having a clear **data inventory** or data map for personal data collected through invoices, leading to unknown processing and retention risks..

The DPDP Audit Tool

Compliance for Invoice and GST Data Audit

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Invoice and GST Data Audit
Liability Check

Your invoices and GST records are goldmines of personal data. Under DPDP, mishandling a single customer's PAN or bank details could trigger fines up to ₹250 Crore.

Why Invoice and GST Data Audit is at Risk

Every invoice, every GST filing, every vendor payment record holds sensitive **personal data** – customer names, addresses, PAN, GSTIN, bank details. While statutory laws like the Income Tax Act and GST Act demand data retention for years, the DPDP Act introduces **purpose limitation** and **storage limitation** principles. This means you must have a clear, documented lawful basis for holding onto this data, even for your chartered accountant or tax consultant. Unauthorised access, excessive retention, or inadequate security around this data, whether on your Tally server or your ERP like SAP, makes you a prime target for DPDP penalties. Remember, even your auditors' access must be DPDP-compliant.

Common Violations

1.Retaining customer and vendor **personal data** in old invoices for longer than legally mandated by the IT Act/GST Act AND DPDP's storage limitation.
2.Providing unrestricted or untracked access to sensitive invoice data (like customer PANs) to your **external accountants or tax consultants** without explicit agreements or purpose definitions.
3.Not having a clear **data inventory** or data map for personal data collected through invoices, leading to unknown processing and retention risks.

The Immediate Fix

Immediately conduct a **data audit** of your invoice and GST records. Identify all personal data points, document their lawful basis for processing, and establish clear retention schedules aligned with both statutory requirements and DPDP principles. Restrict and monitor access to this data, especially for external parties.