Data Fiduciary
Under the DPDP Act, any entity that determines the purpose and means of processing personal data, including companies using AI to process customer informat
Definition
Under the DPDP Act, any entity that determines the purpose and means of processing personal data, including companies using AI to process customer information.
Why It Matters for AI Governance
If your SaaS product uses AI to process customer data, you are a data fiduciary. This means you bear responsibility for ensuring lawful processing, obtaining consent, implementing data minimization, and maintaining audit trails for all AI interactions.
How CrewCheck Handles This
CrewCheck's LLM gateway applies data fiduciary-related controls at the request boundary. Every AI call passes through detection, policy evaluation, and audit logging — ensuring that data fiduciary is addressed consistently across all teams and providers.
The governance dashboard provides real-time visibility into data fiduciary events, with drill-down capabilities for compliance officers and exportable evidence for auditors.