Is this DPDPA consent notice template legally binding?

It is a starting draft for general information, not legal advice. Adapt the bracketed fields to your processing and have qualified counsel review it before you publish.

What does Section 5 require in a notice?

An itemized description of the personal data and purposes, how to withdraw consent and exercise rights, and how to complain to the Data Protection Board, in clear and plain language.

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DPDPA consent notice template

A free, editable DPDPA Section 5 consent notice template covering data, purposes, withdrawal and the Data Protection Board complaint route.

In short

This DPDPA consent notice template gives you a Section 5-ready notice you can adapt: it itemizes the personal data you collect and the purposes, explains how to withdraw consent and exercise rights, and tells the data principal how to complain to the Data Protection Board, in clear and plain language.

Consent notice (intro)

[COMPANY NAME] ("we") is the Data Fiduciary for the personal data described below. Before you give consent, this notice tells you what we collect, why, and how you stay in control, as required by Section 5 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

You can view this notice in English and in [LANGUAGES OFFERED]. Contact for data questions: [DPO / CONTACT NAME], [EMAIL].

1. Personal data we collect and the purposes

We collect and process the following personal data for the itemized purposes:

• [DATA CATEGORY, e.g. name, email] - for [PURPOSE, e.g. creating and managing your account].

• [DATA CATEGORY, e.g. usage and device data] - for [PURPOSE, e.g. analytics to improve the service].

• [DATA CATEGORY, e.g. contact details] - for [PURPOSE, e.g. marketing communications you opt into].

We collect only the personal data necessary for each stated purpose, and we will seek fresh consent before using your data for any new purpose.

2. Your right to withdraw consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time, and withdrawing is as easy as giving it. To withdraw, [METHOD, e.g. use the preferences link in our consent banner / email [EMAIL]].

When you withdraw, we will stop the related processing within a reasonable time and instruct our Data Processors to do the same, unless we are required by law to retain the data.

3. Your rights and how to complain

You have the right to access a summary of your personal data and our processing, to correction and erasure, to grievance redressal, and to nominate another person to exercise your rights. To exercise a right, contact [GRIEVANCE OFFICER NAME], [EMAIL].

If your grievance is not resolved, you may complain to the Data Protection Board of India in the manner prescribed under the DPDP Act and Rules.

4. Children and sharing

If you are under 18, we require verifiable consent from your parent or lawful guardian before processing your personal data, and we do not track or target advertising at children.

We share personal data only with the Data Processors listed at [SUBPROCESSORS / PRIVACY POLICY URL], under contract and for the purposes above.

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