GDPR & DPDP Compliance Checker — Is Your Website Legal?
Privacy regulators in the EU, California, and India are actively fining non-compliant websites. AuditAI checks the most critical compliance signals on your site — free, in seconds.
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Five compliance signals that cover the most commonly cited violations by EU, California, and Indian regulators.
Cookie Consent Banner
A visible banner must appear before any non-essential cookies are set. Pre-ticking boxes or using dark patterns (confusingly labelled buttons) is not compliant.
Privacy Policy Link
A privacy policy must be visible and accessible — typically in the footer. It must explain what data you collect, why, and how users can request deletion.
HTTPS Encryption
Any site that collects personal data must transmit it over HTTPS. HTTP-only sites are a technical GDPR violation if any personal data (including IP addresses via analytics) is collected.
Third-party Script Loading
Analytics, ad pixels, and chat widgets must not load before the user gives consent. Loading Google Analytics before consent is a common violation that has resulted in fines.
Data Exposure Risks
Exposed .env files, database backups, or error pages that reveal user data are serious violations under all privacy laws, not just GDPR.
GDPR vs CCPA vs DPDP India — Explained
Three major privacy laws. Different regions, different rules, but one shared principle: users deserve control over their data.
| Regulation | Region | Consent Model | Max Fine | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPR | European Union | Opt-in | €20M or 4% of global revenue | Explicit consent before any data processing |
| CCPA | California, USA | Opt-out | $7,500 per intentional violation | "Do Not Sell My Data" link for California residents |
| DPDP | India | Opt-in | ₹250 crore (~$30M USD) | Consent notice in user's language, data fiduciary obligations |
Penalties for Non-Compliance Are Real
The EU has issued over €4 billion in GDPR fines since 2018. While the largest fines target tech giants, small businesses and SaaS startups have also been fined for basic violations like missing consent banners or loading Google Analytics without consent.
In India, the DPDP Act 2023 came into full effect and its enforcement body (Data Protection Board) is actively investigating complaints. Indian SaaS founders who collect user data — even only from Indian users — must comply.
The most common violations that result in fines are also the easiest to fix: adding a proper consent banner, linking to a privacy policy, and ensuring HTTPS is enforced. AuditAI checks all three in a single scan.
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