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12 of 13|Complete DPDPA Act
reading 10 min•Key Definitions
Consent Manager
The new "consent dashboard" concept in the Act.
🎯 Learning Objectives
- ▸ Define a Consent Manager
- ▸ Understand their role in the ecosystem
The Concept
Section 6(7) introduces Consent Managers. Imagine an app where you can see and withdraw your consent for all the services you use—Facebook, Google, your bank—in one place. That is a Consent Manager.
They must ensure their systems are interoperable, secure, and do not misrepresent information.
📖 Glossary
- Consent Manager
- An entity registered with the Data Protection Board that allows Data Principals to manage their consent across multiple Data Fiduciaries.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Consent Managers are registered with the Board.
- They must be independent and accountable to the Data Principal.
- They act like a "consent dashboard" for the user.
📚 Further Reading
- DPDPA Section 6(7) — Government of India (2023)
Course Author
Shilpi Kulshrestha
Shilpi is a corporate lawyer with over a decade of experience in data protection, company law, and regulatory compliance. She has advised 50+ startups and enterprises on DPDPA readiness, privacy gover...