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DPDP and cookies: the Act never mentions them
The word cookie appears 0 times in the DPDP Act 2023 and 0 times in the DPDP Rules 2025. So do explicit, granular and banner. What actually governs a cookie is the personal data inside it.
The 3rd and main DPDP commencement date is computed as 13 May 2027, which is interpretation until officially confirmed. What is in force today
Sources last verified on 23 September 2026. Methodology
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The word cookie appears 0 times in the DPDP Act 2023 and 0 times in the DPDP Rules 2025. So do explicit, granular and banner. What actually governs a cookie is the personal data inside it.
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Marketing to Indian customers sits under 2 separate regimes. The TRAI regulations are in force now and cover voice calls and messages. The DPDP consent rules are not in force until 2027.
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Section 6 sets 5 qualities, a clear affirmative action, a necessity limit and a proof burden that lands on you. 10 sub sections, 4 illustrations, and none of it in force yet.
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