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Discovery & Inventory · DPDP Act 2023

Automated Data Mapping & Record of Processing Activities (ROPA)

You cannot protect what you cannot see. Uncover shadow trackers, classify personal data flows, and maintain a live, Board-ready data inventory with zero manual spreadsheet upkeep.

The Hidden Risk Under Section 8

Third-Party SDKs and Unconsented Pixels are Leaking Personal Data Silently

Most Indian companies believe they only process personal data in their main database. In reality, marketing pixels, customer support widgets, session replays, and CRM webhooks transmit customer phone numbers, IP addresses, and device IDs to external servers without valid affirmative consent. Under Section 8, the Data Fiduciary remains legally liable for every sub-processor leak.

Shadow TrackersAverage website has 14 unconsented analytics and marketing scripts.
Processor LiabilityYou are directly accountable for vendor leaks under DPDP Section 8(2).
Spreadsheet FailureStatic Excel ROPAs fail Board audits because code changes daily.
Platform Capabilities

Continuous Automated Discovery from Code to Cloud

Automated Tracker & Cookie Scanner

Crawls your public applications and authenticated dashboards to identify all tracking scripts, session recorders, advertising pixels, and analytics beacons capturing personal data before user consent.

Processor & Vendor Lineage Mapping

Maps data flows from Data Fiduciary to Data Processors (AWS, Razorpay, Zoho, CleverTap, etc.), categorizing data types, transfer protocols, and sub-processor agreements automatically.

Real-Time Board-Ready ROPA Ledger

Maintains a living Record of Processing Activities linked directly to active consent IDs. When new fields or trackers are introduced, your inventory updates immediately.

Cross-Border Transfer Surveillance

Evaluates server geography and data routing against Central Government notification blacklists (DPDP Section 16), preventing illegal extra-territorial data transfers.

Real-Time Visibility Across 50,000+ Data Flows

3.4x

More third-party trackers uncovered than manual IT audits

100%

Automated continuous ROPA ledger synchronization

15 Mins

To run first full web & tracker discovery scan

Integrated into Ninebloom Platform

Continuous data mapping and ROPA export are included in our core platform subscriptions. No extra add-on fees.

Starter & Growth Plans
Starting from ₹2,500 / month

Includes continuous weekly scanning and 1-click ROPA export.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Data Mapping & ROPA

What is a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) under DPDP?

A ROPA is a comprehensive inventory detailing what personal data you collect, the lawful purpose for each category, which internal teams access it, which third-party Data Processors handle it, where it is hosted, and the retention schedule. While DPDP mandates accountability under Section 8, the Board requires this inventory to verify processing legitimacy.

How does Ninebloom discover unmapped data flows and trackers?

Ninebloom combines dynamic client-side DOM inspection (scanning cookies, local storage, analytics beacons, and third-party JavaScript tags) with lightweight database connectors and API inventory scanners to detect untracked personal data ingestion.

Are cross-border data transfers allowed under the DPDP Act?

Under Section 16, transfer of personal data outside India is permitted except to countries specifically blacklisted or restricted by the Central Government. Our data mapping engine flags any data routing through servers in high-risk or restricted jurisdictions.

How often is the data inventory updated?

Unlike static spreadsheets that become obsolete within weeks, Ninebloom performs automated weekly scans and continuous webhook-based syncs, ensuring your ROPA reflects the real-time state of your production stack.

What formats can we export the ROPA ledger in?

You can export your complete inventory anytime in Board-compliant CSV, Excel, and tamper-evident SHA-256 signed PDF audit formats.

Discover Every Hidden Data Flow in 15 Minutes

Run an automated scan across your digital properties. Identify unauthorized third-party trackers before your users or the Board find them.