Role of Consent managers in DPDPA implementations

Consent managers are then a major aspect of DPDPA implementations, acting as intermediaries between the data principals (individuals) and the data fiduciaries (the entities processing personal data). These are the essential functions they will provide:   

Facilitating Consent Management:

The consent managers provide a single platform for the individual to provide, manage, and withdraw consent concerning their personal data. Thus providing transparency and individual control over the sharing of personal data among these entities. 

Data Protection:

The consent managers always ensure strict compliance by data fiduciaries with the consent requirements set by the DPDPA. 

They ensure the consent given is free, explicit, informed, and verifiable. 

Interoperability:

Consent managers enable interoperability between different data ecosystems.  This allows for the cross-sharing of data throughout ecosystems while maintaining individual privacy preferences.  

Consent managers are accountable for data principles for ensuring proper management of their consent. They are responsible for maintaining accurate records of consent and responding to data principal requests.   

Thus, by performing these functions, the consent managers have developed a strong data protection framework in India where one feels empowered with the control of their personal data and has enhanced trust in the digital ecosystem.