Non-compliance penalties under DPDPA can reach 250 crore. Our AI-powered risk scoring system helps organisations identify and fix gaps before regulators do.
The penalties under DPDPA are substantial: up to 250 crore for the most serious violations involving children's data or failure to implement security safeguards. Even lesser violations carry penalties up to 50 crore. For most organisations, a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating compliance risks is far more cost-effective than reacting to regulatory action.
How Risk Scoring Works
Our compliance platform assigns risk scores to each data processing activity based on multiple factors: the sensitivity of data involved, the volume of data principals affected, the adequacy of consent mechanisms, the strength of security safeguards, and the maturity of breach response procedures. Each factor is weighted according to the penalty provisions in the Act, producing a composite risk score that reflects potential financial exposure.
Prioritising Remediation
Not all compliance gaps carry equal risk. The scoring system generates a prioritised remediation roadmap that addresses the highest-risk gaps first. For example, processing children's data without verifiable parental consent carries the highest penalty exposure and would be flagged as critical priority. Missing documentation for a low-sensitivity internal process, while still a gap, would be lower priority.
Continuous Monitoring
Compliance is not a point-in-time achievement. As your organisation launches new products, onboards new vendors, or enters new markets, the risk landscape changes. Our platform continuously monitors data processing activities and updates risk scores in real time, alerting compliance teams when scores exceed defined thresholds. This transforms compliance from a periodic audit exercise into an ongoing assurance function.
The goal is not to achieve a perfect score but to maintain a clear, defensible understanding of your risk posture. When regulators come knocking, demonstrating that you have a systematic, continuously monitored compliance programme is the strongest defence available.
