DPDP Act: Consent manager portal dpbi.gov.in launched; companies with Rs 2 crore assets can apply
The Electronics and IT Ministry brought the consent manager registration framework into force on 13 November 2026 and has now launched the dpbi.gov.in portal. It does not directly affect ordinary people; it is for Indian companies that want to register as consent managers.
What this means for you
Ordinary citizens do not need to do anything right now. This framework is for companies that want to work as consent managers. Rules on people's rights over their own data are among the provisions that take effect on 13 May 2027.
Key facts
- Consent manager registration framework came into force on 13 November 2026
- Online portal dpbi.gov.in launched
- Indian companies with at least Rs 2 crore in total assets can apply
- List of registered consent managers will be public on the Board's website
- Provisions on data principals' rights and penalties take effect on 13 May 2027
The registration framework for consent managers under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 came into force on 13 November 2026. As part of this phase, Electronics and IT Ministry Secretary Shri S. Krishnan launched the online portal dpbi.gov.in so that eligible companies can apply to register as consent managers.
What has changed
Companies that want to work as consent managers now have an online route to apply. The Ministry described this as part of implementing the DPDP framework in phases, aimed at building a system that gives people more control over consent linked to their personal data.
What a consent manager is
A consent manager is an entity registered with the Data Protection Board of India. It helps people give, manage, review and withdraw consent through a simple, transparent and interoperable platform. According to the Ministry, the framework seeks to strengthen trust and accountability in the digital ecosystem, with consent managers answerable to data principals.
Which companies can apply
Companies incorporated in India with adequate technical, operational and financial capacity, including at least Rs 2 crore in total assets, can seek registration as consent managers. The Ministry said these requirements are meant to ensure that registered entities have the resources and ability to provide safe, reliable and accountable services.
How to apply
Eligible companies can apply for registration to the Board through the newly launched dpbi.gov.in portal. The Board will assess applications as per the applicable requirements and may register eligible companies. The list of registered consent managers will be made publicly available on the Board’s website.
What comes next
Other key provisions relating to the rights of data principals, the obligations of data fiduciaries, and the Board’s inquiry and penalty processes are to take effect on 13 May 2027.
Where to get help
More information on the DPDP Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025 is available on the Ministry’s website meity.gov.in. Questions can be sent by email to secretary[at]dpbi[dot]gov[dot]in.
Questions and answers
What is a consent manager?
A consent manager is an entity registered with the Data Protection Board of India. It helps people give, manage, review and withdraw consent through a simple, transparent and interoperable platform.
Which companies can apply to be a consent manager?
Companies incorporated in India with adequate technical, operational and financial capacity, including at least Rs 2 crore in total assets, can apply. Applications go to the Board through the dpbi.gov.in portal.
Where do companies apply?
Eligible companies can apply for registration to the Board through the newly launched dpbi.gov.in portal. The Board will assess applications as per the applicable requirements and may register eligible companies.
Where will the list of registered consent managers be available?
The list of registered consent managers will be made publicly available on the Board's website.
When do the other DPDP Act provisions take effect?
Provisions on data principals' rights, data fiduciaries' obligations and the Board's inquiry and penalty processes will take effect on 13 May 2027.
Source: PIB, "सहमति प्रबंधक पंजीकरण ढांचा प्रभावशाली; इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स और सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्रालय के सचिव ने ऑनलाइन पंजीकरण पोर्टल लॉन्च किया", 14 November 2026. Read the original notice
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