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IT Compliance Checklist for Indian Startups

workro desk team·6 min read·15 October 2026

Day 1 Compliance

  • Privacy policy and terms of service published
  • Employee NDAs signed
  • MFA on all company accounts
  • Backup system configured

Pre-Revenue Compliance

  • Data classification policy
  • Access control policy
  • Incident response plan
  • Vendor risk assessment process

Pre-Series A Compliance

  • ISO 27001 readiness (or certification)
  • SOC 2 Type I (if targeting enterprise clients)
  • DPDP Act compliance documented
  • Cyber insurance policy