Consent
DPDP cookie consent: the Act never mentions cookies
As at 25 October 2026, section 3 is not in force. DPDP cookie consent is not a separate rule; the Act can apply when section 3 covers digital personal data.
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DPDP articles on consent
6 articles on this site are filed here. Open any of them for the source documents behind their legal claims, with a claim type label on every source.
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DPDP marketing consent: TCCCPR now; section 6(1) later
TRAI's telecom marketing regime applies now. DPDP section 6(1) consent is not in force until a computed 13 May 2027, interpretation until officially confirmed.
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The DPDP Act has no deemed consent ground
The DPDP Act has no deemed consent ground, and section 7 is not in force. It has 9 uses; computed 13 to 15 May 2027 is interpretation until officially confirmed.
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Consent Manager registration under DPDP: 9 conditions and 13 obligations
Consent Manager registration under Rule 4, not in force at 26 October 2026, has 9 Part A conditions and 13 Part B obligations. Its computed date is 13 November 2026, interpretation until officially confirmed.
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Do you need to register as a Consent Manager? Rule 4 and who it applies to
Most ordinary businesses do not need to register as a Consent Manager, and Rule 4 is not in force yet. It commences on a computed 13 November 2026, interpretation until officially confirmed. A Consent Manager is a registered intermediary, not consent management software. What Rule 4 actually sets up.
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DPDP consent requirements: what section 6 actually demands
Section 6, not in force yet, sets 5 qualities, a clear affirmative action, a necessity limit and a proof burden that lands on you. 10 sub sections and 4 illustrations, read clause by clause.
The provisions these articles point to
Each page carries the official text of the provision, its commencement status and the sources behind it.
- Section 6: Consent
- Section 7: Certain legitimate uses
- Rule 3: Notice given by Data Fiduciary to Data Principal
- Rule 4: Registration and obligations of Consent Manager
- First Schedule: registration and obligations of Consent Manager
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