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 Telemedicine Platforms?

Common violations include: Using patient health data for research, AI model training, or marketing purposes without explicit, granular consent., Retaining consultation recordings or health records longer than legally required or without specific patient consent for extended storage., Sharing patient diagnostic results or prescription logs with third-party labs, pharmacies, or data analytics partners without clear, opt-in consent for each data sharing instance..

The DPDP Audit Tool

Compliance for Telemedicine Platforms

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Telemedicine Platforms
Liability Check

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Telemedicine platforms handling sensitive health data like consultation notes, prescriptions, and diagnostic reports are under intense scrutiny as 'Significant Data Fiduciaries' with enhanced DPDP obligations.

Why Telemedicine Platforms is at Risk

For telemedicine platforms, the processing of **consultation notes**, **patient health records**, and even **recorded consultations** falls squarely under the DPDP Act's definition of sensitive personal data. The potential for misuse or data breaches is high, leading to significant harm for Data Principals. Under DPDP, platforms handling this volume and type of data will almost certainly be classified as **Significant Data Fiduciaries**, demanding a Data Protection Officer, annual audits, and rigorous data protection impact assessments. A single data leak from a platform in Bengaluru or Hyderabad could trigger astronomical fines, up to **₹250 Crore**.

Common Violations

1.Using patient health data for research, AI model training, or marketing purposes without explicit, granular consent.
2.Retaining consultation recordings or health records longer than legally required or without specific patient consent for extended storage.
3.Sharing patient diagnostic results or prescription logs with third-party labs, pharmacies, or data analytics partners without clear, opt-in consent for each data sharing instance.

The Immediate Fix

Conduct an immediate audit of your consent forms and data retention policies. Ensure every piece of patient data—from consultation notes to prescription logs—is collected and stored with clear, granular consent for a defined purpose, and establish strict deletion schedules.