Navigate third-party data processing requirements, vendor agreements, cross-border transfers, and shared liability under the DPDP Act.
Vendor risk management is the process of identifying, assessing and monitoring third parties that process personal data on an organization's behalf. OneConsent's TPGP maps what data each vendor processes, scores their risk, and tracks data processing agreements and remediation over time.
No, vendors can only process data on your behalf and strictly for the defined purpose. They cannot use the data for their own business purposes or reuse it beyond your instructions.
Yes, it is critical to have formal agreements (like Data Processing Agreements) that clearly define roles, responsibilities, data usage, and security obligations.
Yes, transparency is a key requirement. Users should be informed about who is processing their data and for what purpose, especially when third parties are involved.
Yes, cross-border data transfer is allowed, but only to countries approved by the government. You must also ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.
Yes, vendor monitoring is critical. You must ensure that vendors continue to comply with DPDP requirements through periodic audits, reviews, and compliance checks.