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 Payroll Data Audit?

Common violations include: Retaining ex-employee payroll data indefinitely, long past statutory requirements (e.g., 7 years for financial records)., Sharing employee bank details or PAN with third-party vendors without explicit, purpose-specific consent., Lack of granular, role-based access controls for payroll data, allowing unnecessary personnel to view sensitive financial information..

The DPDP Audit Tool

Compliance for Payroll Data Audit

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Payroll Data Audit
Liability Check

Your HR & Finance teams handle some of the most sensitive personal data: employee salary, bank details, and PAN/Aadhaar. Mishandle this, and you're looking at massive DPDP fines, directly from the Data Protection Board.

Why Payroll Data Audit is at Risk

Payroll data isn't just numbers; it's sensitive personal data that demands **the highest level of protection** under the DPDP Act. Every salary slip, every bank detail, every PAN card copy collected by your HR or Finance must be justified by **explicit consent or a legitimate use case**, securely stored, and accessed only on a **need-to-know basis**. Failing to secure this data, retaining it beyond statutory requirements, or lacking proper contracts with payroll processors (like those used by IT firms in Bangalore's Electronic City or Mumbai's BKC) exposes your company to **severe data breach liabilities and regulatory penalties**.

Common Violations

1.Retaining ex-employee payroll data indefinitely, long past statutory requirements (e.g., 7 years for financial records).
2.Sharing employee bank details or PAN with third-party vendors without explicit, purpose-specific consent.
3.Lack of granular, role-based access controls for payroll data, allowing unnecessary personnel to view sensitive financial information.

The Immediate Fix

Initiate a comprehensive audit of all payroll data currently held. Map data collection points, review your data retention policy against statutory requirements, and immediately implement strict role-based access controls to sensitive employee financial information. Update your vendor contracts with payroll processors (e.g., Keka, Zoho Payroll, SAP SuccessFactors) to include mandatory DPDP-compliant data processing addendums.