AIDAI will have an empanelment program for all interested persons in one of the following three categories,
-
-
- Probationary Independent Data Auditors
- Accredited Independent Data Auditors
- Certified Independent Data Auditors.
-
Empanelment of Probationary Independent Data Auditors is open to all interested persons. The empanelment fee is Rs 3000/-+GST . Total Rs 3540/-
Empanelment of Certified Independent Data Auditors is restricted to those who have passed the CIDA examination of FDPPI. (There is no need to undergo the training though it is recommended). Examination fee for taking this online exam is Rs 10000/- plus GST. Total Rs 11800/- only.
Empanelment of Accredited Independent Auditors is restricted to those who hold relevant certifications in Privacy or Information Security or Law or Chartered Accountancy, or Cost Accountancy or Company Secretary or other approved certifications. (Check for clarification if required). Necessary evidence need to be provided for confirmation. Until validation, the membership will be held as “Provisional”. The empanelment fee for this category is Rs 6000/- +GST (Total Rs 7080/-)
Those who wish to empanel may complete the empanelment by filling up the form and making the payment through this link. (This will be carried out on the FDPPI website).
P.S: Those who are empanelled as Accredited Independent Auditors can upgrade to Certified Independent Data Auditors on completion of examination and payment of the differential amount of Rs 4000/-+GST. (Total Rs 4720/-).
For current members of FDPPI, a Special offer available till 31st May 2026. Refer here.