What is a Processing Activities Register under the DPDP Act? A Processing Activities Register (PAR) — also called a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) — is a structured internal document that records every personal data processing activity conducted by an organisation. Each entry should capture: the purpose of processing, categories of personal data involved, categories of data principals, data recipients (internal and third parties), cross-border transfers, retention periods, and security measures in place. While the DPDP Act does not explicitly mandate a PAR for all organisations, maintaining one is the most effective way to demonstrate compliance to the Data Protection Board.
Build your Records of Processing Activities — a structured register of all personal data processing in your organisation. A key accountability requirement under DPDP Act 2023.
A RoPA is a comprehensive inventory of how your organisation collects, uses, stores, and shares personal data. Under the DPDP Act 2023, maintaining such records is a key accountability requirement — similar to the GDPR Article 30 obligation. It helps you understand data flows, identify risks, and demonstrate compliance to regulators.
Add all personal data processing activities in your organisation. We've pre-filled 3 common examples — edit, delete, or add more as needed. You can add up to 15 activities.
| # | Activity Name | Data Categories | Purpose | Legal Basis | Data Subjects | Retention Period | Third Parties | Cross-Border | Security Measures |
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