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 Rental Platforms?

Common violations include: Storing Aadhaar numbers or full KYC documents of tenants/owners longer than necessary for active tenancy/ownership verification., Sharing tenant contact details or browsing history (e.g., preferred locations, rent budget) with multiple brokers or marketing agencies without explicit, separate consent for each purpose., Using location data of properties or tenants' past residences for targeted advertising beyond the rental transaction purpose..

The DPDP Audit Tool

Compliance for Rental Platforms

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Rental Platforms
Liability Check

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Rental platforms collecting tenant KYC, owner data, payment records, and location data face significant DPDP liabilities, especially when sharing with brokers or third parties.

Why Rental Platforms is at Risk

Rental platforms are data-rich environments. From **Aadhaar-linked tenant KYC** to owner bank details and property location data, the volume and sensitivity of personal data are high. Sharing this with agents, background verification services, or even marketing partners without proper, granular consent can lead to severe penalties. The DPDP Act mandates clear **purpose limitation** and **accountability** for every piece of data collected, especially when it leaves your system. Your contractual agreements with brokers and partners must also reflect DPDP obligations, failing which you could be held liable for their non-compliance.

Common Violations

1.Storing Aadhaar numbers or full KYC documents of tenants/owners longer than necessary for active tenancy/ownership verification.
2.Sharing tenant contact details or browsing history (e.g., preferred locations, rent budget) with multiple brokers or marketing agencies without explicit, separate consent for each purpose.
3.Using location data of properties or tenants' past residences for targeted advertising beyond the rental transaction purpose.

The Immediate Fix

Conduct an audit of your data sharing agreements with all third-party partners (brokers, verification agencies, payment gateways). Ensure every partner has a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) that explicitly details the purpose of data sharing and adheres to DPDP consent requirements. Review your consent mechanisms to ensure they are granular and purpose-specific, especially for KYC and location data.