The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on November 14, 2026, announced that the Consent Manager Registration Framework under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, has come into effect from November 13, 2026. The MeitY Secretary has also launched the online registration portal, https://dpbi.gov.in, enabling eligible Indian companies to apply for registration as Consent Managers with the Data Protection Board of India.
Companies incorporated in India having adequate technical, operational and financial capacity, including a minimum net worth of ₹2 crore, are eligible to apply. A Consent Manager is a registered entity that enables Data Principals to give, manage, review and withdraw consent through an accessible, transparent and interoperable platform. The Board will assess applications against the prescribed requirements and publish the list of registered Consent Managers on its website.
The registration framework is intended to operationalise consent management services and strengthen accountability in the digital personal data ecosystem. Other key provisions relating to the rights of Data Principals, obligations of Data Fiduciaries, and the Board’s inquiry and penalty processes are scheduled to come into effect from May 13, 2027. Eligible companies intending to provide consent management services may apply through the designated portal.
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