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Quick Answer

A Vendor Privacy Assessment conducted during onboarding identifies whether a new vendor meets DPDP Act 2023 standards before you share personal data with them. Key assessment areas include security certification, data localisation capability, breach notification procedures, and willingness to sign a DPA. Skipping vendor privacy assessment is one of the most common DPDP Act compliance gaps — and one of the most consequential.

DPDP vendor privacy assessment onboarding India

Assess a vendor's DPDP compliance readiness before onboarding them as a data processor.

Quick AnswerBefore sharing personal data with a vendor, assess their DPDP compliance posture. Data fiduciaries are responsible for processor breaches — vendor due diligence is essential.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What must a DPA with a vendor include?+
A DPDP-compliant DPA must cover: processing scope, data types, security obligations, sub-processor restrictions, breach notification (72 hours to fiduciary), data deletion on termination, and audit rights.
What if our key vendor refuses to sign a DPA?+
This is a red flag. A vendor refusing a DPA is non-compliant with DPDP's processor requirements. Escalate to their legal team, include DPA requirements in contract renewals, or find an alternative vendor.
How often should vendor privacy assessments be repeated?+
Annually, and whenever the vendor's role changes or a new data type is shared. Re-assessment should also be triggered by any vendor security incidents.

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