Govt opens registration for Consent Managers under Data Protection Act
New Delhi: Companies meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can now apply for registration as Consent Managers under India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, following the launch of an online application portal by the government.
IT Secretary S. Krishnan inaugurated the portal as part of the phased implementation of the data protection framework, enabling eligible entities to seek registration and prepare to provide consent management services.
Under the prescribed criteria, applicants must be companies incorporated in India with adequate technical, operational and financial capabilities, including a minimum net worth of Rs 2 crore. The Data Protection Board of India will examine applications against the stipulated requirements before granting registration to qualifying entities.
The names of registered Consent Managers will be published on the Board's website.
A Consent Manager is a registered entity that provides individuals, referred to as Data Principals under the Act, with a platform to give, review, manage and withdraw consent for the use of their personal data. The system is intended to improve transparency, accountability and individual control over personal information in the digital ecosystem.
The government said the registration framework would help establish a secure and reliable consent management mechanism.
Meanwhile, other major provisions of the DPDP Act, covering individual rights, obligations of Data Fiduciaries, and the Board's inquiry and penalty procedures, are scheduled to take effect from May 13, 2027.
With IANS inputs