FDPPI has been working in the domain of Data Protection since 2018. Initially FDPPI covered the area of “Providing Certifications for Data Protection Professionals” in the form of CDPP-I,CDPP-G, C.DPO.DA. etc. On 11th April 2026, FDPPI launched the “Association of Independent Data Auditors of India” or AIDAI (www.aidai.org.in) in an attempt to develop a new profession in India called “Independent Data Auditors”. (IDA).
Recognizing the needs of the market, AIDAI has started empanelment of three kinds of IDAs namely
a) Probationary IDA s who are starting their journey towards being an IDA.
b) Accredited IDA s who are already in the field of Audit either in Privacy audit itself or in Information Security audit or other audits such as the Financial Audit or Cost Audit etc., who want to add Data Audit as part of their portfolio
c) Certified IDA s who have passed through the examination of FDPPI and acquired some knowledge of the DGPSI framework of audit.
(P.S: In our discussions, the term “Data Audit” is used as a term restricted to “Data Compliance Audit as per DPDPA 2023)
On June 6 2026, AIDAI is organizing a one day “Induction Program” for newly empanelled IDA s. at Bangalore. The program is as follows;
This is not an event on DPDPA but is intended to cover the basic requirements of Data Audit.
The three important learning sessions planned are
a) Code of Ethics for Data Auditors
b) The role of IDA s
c) IDA Challenges and Solutions -A brief discussion
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