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 Processor Exit Readiness Audit?

Common violations include: Not securing **verifiable proof of data deletion** from the exiting processor, including all backups and copies., Failing to ensure all data is **securely returned** or transferred before contract termination., Neglecting to audit and confirm that the processor's **sub-processors** (e.g., their cloud provider like AWS India or Azure India) have also purged your data..

The DPDP Audit Tool

Compliance for Processor Exit Readiness Audit

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Processor Exit Readiness Audit
Liability Check

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When you end a SaaS or vendor contract, their continued access to or retention of your sensitive personal data becomes a ticking time bomb. DPDP mandates strict accountability for data deletion and return, even after a processor 'exits.'

Why Processor Exit Readiness Audit is at Risk

Your liability under the DPDP Act doesn't end when a vendor contract does. If your ex-processor, say a cloud HR platform based in an Indian tech park, still holds **employee PII** or **customer data** and fails to delete it or suffers a breach, you, as the Data Fiduciary, are on the hook. You need verifiable proof of data deletion, secure data return, and confirmation that all sub-processors have also ceased processing. **Failure to ensure this clean break** means continuous risk exposure and potential fines up to ₹250 Crore.

Common Violations

1.Not securing **verifiable proof of data deletion** from the exiting processor, including all backups and copies.
2.Failing to ensure all data is **securely returned** or transferred before contract termination.
3.Neglecting to audit and confirm that the processor's **sub-processors** (e.g., their cloud provider like AWS India or Azure India) have also purged your data.

The Immediate Fix

Update all processor contracts to include explicit, auditable clauses for data deletion, secure return, and sub-processor agreements upon termination. Establish a pre-exit audit checklist to verify compliance before final payment.