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Digital Personal Data Protection Act passed in 2023, awaiting full operationalisation
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Who must comply
Any data fiduciary processing digital personal data in India, and those targeting people in India from abroad.
Penalties
Penalties up to 250 crore rupees per instance of non-compliance
Key obligations
- Itemized notice and verifiable consent
- Consent in clear, plain language
- Verifiable parental consent for children under 18
- No tracking or targeted ads to children
- Easy withdrawal and a Consent Manager pathway
Local guidance
- Prepare for the consent manager model as rules are finalised
- Offer notices in English and Indian constitutional languages
- Use free, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent
- Obtain verifiable parental consent for children
How ConsentX helps
- DPDPA §9 age-gate and parental flows
- Itemized, plain-language consent notices
- Verifiable consent receipts
- Withdrawal as easy as consent
- Per-region rules tuned for India
We value your privacy
We ask for your consent before any non-essential cookie, with the rules that apply in your region.
This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.
How to comply with India using ConsentX
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Scan your website
Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under India.
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Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that India requires, automatically.
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Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
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Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a India audit.
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Handle data requests on time
Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.
Frequently asked questions
What is a consent manager under India's DPDP Act?+
A consent manager is a registered intermediary that lets individuals give, manage, review, and withdraw their consent through a single accessible platform. It is a distinctive feature of India's law.
In what languages must DPDP notices be available?+
Notices must be available in English and in the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian constitution, so people can understand them in their own language.