SAR and data localisation audit
RBI requires payment system data to be stored in India and confirmed by a system audit report from a CERT-In empanelled auditor. We prepare you and coordinate the audit.
SAR and data localisation audit
Prepared for Northwind Labs · Gap assessmentSystem audit reports for storage of payment data in India.
Data flow mapping
Where payment data is created, processed and stored.
Storage verification
Evidence that data rests only in India.
Cross-border review
Foreign processing legs and deletion timelines.
System audit report
In the format RBI expects.
From kickoff to certification in six steps
- Gap assessmentWhat you have today compared with what is required.
- PlanOwners, timelines and the evidence you will need.
- BuildPolicies, procedures and controls put in place.
- EvidenceOrganised so the auditor can find everything.
- Internal auditAn independent check so there are no surprises.
- External auditWe stay with you through certification or review.
What you get
- Gap assessment report and remediation roadmap
- Tailored policies, procedures and templates
- Risk register and control mapping
- Internal audit report and management review pack
- Support through the external audit
Who needs it
- Payment aggregators and gateways
- Card networks and wallets
- Banks and their processors
- Global fintechs entering India
Questions about SAR and data localisation audit
How long does it take?
It depends on your scope and starting point. You get a realistic timeline after the gap assessment.
Do you issue the certification?
Certifications and attestations are issued by accredited certification bodies or licensed firms. We prepare you, run the internal audit and support you through the external audit.
Can we combine standards?
Yes. Controls overlap heavily, so evidence collected once is reused, for example ISO 27001 with SOC 2, or ISO 9001 with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
What does CertiClad certify?
We issue certificates for the audits and assessments we carry out. Each one can be verified on this website.
Ready to secure it, certify it and prove it?
Book a 30-minute call. We look at your stack, your standards and your deadline, and send a fixed quote within two working days.
- A named lead for your engagement
- Fixed scope and fixed price
- Certificates your customers can verify