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 Subscription Billing Data Audit?

Common violations include: Over-retention of payment data, e.g., storing full credit card numbers or bank details beyond the necessary transaction period without a clear legal basis., Non-compliant dunning communication sequences that lack secure channels or share personal data with unapproved third parties., Not having robust, DPDP-compliant Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with your payment gateways, subscription management platforms, or dunning software vendors..

The DPDP Audit Tool

Compliance for Subscription Billing Data Audit

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Subscription Billing Data Audit
Liability Check

Your recurring revenue stream relies on sensitive customer data. Under DPDP, mishandling payment details, failed transaction records, or dunning communication can lead to massive penalties, disrupting your entire billing operation.

Why Subscription Billing Data Audit is at Risk

Your subscription billing process handles a treasure trove of personal data: names, addresses, payment methods, transaction histories, and communication logs. Under DPDP, **each step—from initial sign-up to payment retries and dunning emails—must be compliant**. Unauthorized retention of old card details, sharing billing data with non-compliant third parties, or inadequate security for your payment gateway integrations (like Razorpay or Stripe India) can trigger severe fines up to ₹250 Crore. The Data Protection Board views all personal data collected during the billing cycle as critical, requiring explicit purpose, robust protection, and strict adherence to data minimization principles.

Common Violations

1.Over-retention of payment data, e.g., storing full credit card numbers or bank details beyond the necessary transaction period without a clear legal basis.
2.Non-compliant dunning communication sequences that lack secure channels or share personal data with unapproved third parties.
3.Not having robust, DPDP-compliant Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with your payment gateways, subscription management platforms, or dunning software vendors.

The Immediate Fix

Immediately review your data retention policies for all billing and payment information. Ensure your contracts with payment processors and dunning tools explicitly include DPDP-compliant data processing clauses and outline data security measures. Conduct a quick audit of your dunning email templates to ensure they align with data minimization principles and do not inadvertently share excessive personal data.