Compliance

Data Privacy Audit Services

Our independent privacy audits give boards, regulators and enterprise customers documented assurance that your privacy controls work as designed. We audit against the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, GDPR and ISO/IEC 27701, with sampling, evidence collection and a clear remediation roadmap.

What's included

A scoped engagement with concrete deliverables — not a slide deck.

Audit scope & criteria

Tailored audit programme covering DPDP Act obligations, applicable GDPR articles and ISO/IEC 27701 controls.

Evidence-based testing

Walkthroughs, system inspections, sample testing of DSRs, consent logs, breach handling and vendor governance.

Findings & risk rating

Each finding rated by likelihood and impact, with root cause and recommended remediation.

Audit report

Board-ready audit report suitable for regulator, customer and investor scrutiny — plus a management response template.

Re-audit & assurance

Optional follow-up to verify remediation and maintain a continuous-assurance cycle.

Our approach

A repeatable four-stage method, calibrated to your business.

  1. 01

    Plan

    Agree scope, criteria, sample sizes and stakeholders. Issue audit notification.

  2. 02

    Fieldwork

    Interviews, system walkthroughs and evidence collection across in-scope processes and systems.

  3. 03

    Analyse

    Map findings to obligations and risks; draft report and review with management.

  4. 04

    Report

    Issue final audit report with prioritised remediation plan and management responses.

Who it's for

Engagement profiles where we add the most value.

  • Significant Data Fiduciaries required to undergo independent data audits
  • Companies preparing for ISO/IEC 27701 certification
  • Enterprises whose customers demand annual third-party privacy assurance
  • Boards seeking independent validation of privacy program effectiveness

Frequently asked questions

Are independent privacy audits mandatory under the DPDP Act?+

The DPDP Act empowers the Government to require Significant Data Fiduciaries to undergo periodic independent data audits. Many non-SDF organisations also commission privacy audits to satisfy customer due-diligence requirements.

How is a privacy audit different from a security audit?+

A security audit (e.g. SOC 2, ISO 27001) tests information security controls. A privacy audit tests how personal data is governed across its lifecycle: lawful basis, notice, consent, rights, retention, sharing and breach handling. Both are needed, but they're not interchangeable.

How long does a privacy audit take?+

A focused audit typically takes 3–6 weeks from kickoff to final report, depending on the number of in-scope systems and entities.

Ready to make privacy audit a competitive advantage?

Book a free 30-minute consultation with Primitra. We'll review your current posture and outline the fastest path to a defensible, audit-ready program.