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DPDP MCP Checklist
Use this DPDP checklist for MCP server privacy design, PII minimization, consent, retention, and audit logs.
Quick Answer / TL;DR
A DPDP MCP checklist should cover data mapping, purpose limitation, consent or notice, PII redaction, access control, audit logs, retention, breach process, and vendor review.
Key Takeaways
- Start with data inventory.
- Use deny-by-default tools.
- Review logs for sensitive leakage.
Checklist
Run this checklist before connecting an MCP server to customer, employee, healthcare, education, or financial data.
| Item | Ready signal |
|---|---|
| Data inventory | Every tool lists fields accessed |
| Purpose | Each tool has a business purpose |
| Redaction | Sensitive identifiers masked |
| Retention | Logs have expiry policy |
| Incident response | Breach workflow documented |
DPDP MCP Checklist FAQs
Direct answers for developers, operators, and Indian teams evaluating MCP.