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Processing Record Validation

The organization shall validate ROPA records to ensure their accuracy, completeness, and reliability. Validation shall include verification of processing information, confirmation of record accuracy, and assessment of record completeness.

Requirement ID
DAT-013-R005
Parent Control
DAT-013
Domain Code
DAT

Requirement Details & Guidance

DAT-013-R005 · DAT-013
Why This Requirement Exists

To provide ongoing visibility into the effectiveness and compliance of ROPA management, enabling timely detection, escalation, and correction of issues.

Implementation Guidance

Define monitoring activities, indicators, thresholds, logs, review frequency, and escalation criteria. Investigate deviations and track corrective actions to closure.

Practical Application & Audit Readiness

DAT-013-R005 · Field Guidance

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    Common Audit Findings

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        Best Practices & Ownership

        DAT-013 · Recommended Approach

        Recommended Practices

          Typical Owner

          Cross-Mapped Regulatory Frameworks

          Harmonized Control Mappings
          FRAMEWORK CODE FRAMEWORK NAME & DETAILS FAMILY / CATEGORY VERSION ACTION
          IRDAI IRDAI Information & Cyber Security Guidelines IRDAI information and cyber-security requirements... Clause: §2.1-3.3 – Data Classification Process
          India
          Guideline
          		 vLatest View →
          SEBI-CSCRF SEBI Cyber Security & Cyber Resilience Framework SEBI’s Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framewor... Clause: 3.3 PR.DS: Data Security
          India
          Regulation
          		 vLatest View →
          DORA Digital Operational Resilience Act The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act establis... Clause: Article 9(2) – ICT security policies, procedures, protocols and tools for resilience and data security
          EU
          Regulation
          		 vCurrent View →
          HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA is a U.S. federal law supported by implement... Clause: § 164.308(a)(1) Standard: Technology asset inventory; § 164.316(a)(1) Policies and procedures documentation
          US
          Law
          		 vCurrent View →
          ISO27002 ISO/IEC 27002 ISO/IEC 27002 is a guidance standard containing a... Clause: 5.33 – Protection of records
          ISO
          Standard
          		 v2022 View →
          PCI-DSS PCI DSS PCI DSS is an industry security standard maintaine... Clause: 3.5.1 – PAN is rendered unreadable anywhere it is stored
          PCI
          Standard
          		 v4 View →
          GDPR General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The General Data Protection Regulation is a bindin... Clause: Article 30(1) – Records of processing activities
          EU
          Regulation
          		 vCurrent View →
          NPCI-ISR NPCI Information Security Requirements NPCI information-security requirements define cont... Clause: Security Measures / Controls; Data Security
          India
          Standard
          		 vLatest View →
          SOC2 SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria SOC 2 is an independent examination and reporting... Clause: CC2.1 – Information and Communication – COSO Principle 13: The entity obtains or generates and uses relevant, quality information to support the functioning of internal control.
          AICPA
          Audit Framework
          		 vLatest View →
          ISO27701 ISO/IEC 27701 ISO/IEC 27701 provides requirements and guidance f... Clause: A.7.2.8; B.8.2.6; 6.12.1.1; A.7.2.8 – Records related to processing PII; B.8.2.6 – Records related to processing PII; 6.12.1.1 – Protection of records (privacy)
          ISO
          Privacy Standard
          		 v2019 View →

          Parent Domain Context

          Governance Domain Baseline
          Domain Name:
          Data Protection & Privacy (DAT)
          Purpose:
          To protect data throughout its lifecycle and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
          Scope:
          Enterprise
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          Parent Control Context

          Control Baseline
          Control Name:
          Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) (DAT-013)
          Summary:
          Establishes and maintains a complete, accurate Record of Processing Activities documenting all personal data processing, including purposes, data categories, transfers, retention, and security measures.
          Business Description:
          Establish and maintain a complete and accurate record of organizational personal data processing activities.
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