MeitY opens Consent Manager registration under DPDP Act
In short
MeitY has started registration for Consent Managers under the DPDP Act, 2023, and launched an online portal in New Delhi. Eligible Indian firms will need to meet capacity requirements starting Nov. 13, 2026.
It could affect privacy-tech firms and other businesses that work with personal data.
What the reporting says
MeitY has opened registration for Consent Managers under the DPDP Act, 2023, launching an online portal in New Delhi, with eligible Indian firms required to meet capacity norms starting Nov. 13, 2026, according to a BusinessLine summary. The framework sets the process for firms seeking to register as Consent Managers. It lays out an approval route for entities that want to handle consent under the law.
Why it matters
MeitY has launched a registration framework and online portal in New Delhi for Consent Managers under the DPDP Act, 2023. Eligible Indian firms must meet capacity requirements starting Nov. 13, 2026. The move formalises the route for companies seeking to register as Consent Managers and affects the compliance setup around consent handling under the privacy law.