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Dated DPDP explainers
Short, citable notes on the Rules, written in the same register as the DPDPA page. Verify against the gazette before relying on any date or citation.
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Is a Consent Manager mandatory under the DPDP Rules?
Consent Manager registration opens on 13 November 2026. Data Fiduciaries are not required to become Consent Managers. Consentry sits on the fiduciary side and is designed to interoperate with registered managers.
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DPDP Rules phase dates: what is gazetted
Treat only gazetted dates as enacted. Phase 1 (13 Nov 2025), Phase 2 Consent Manager registration (13 Nov 2026), and Phase 3 core obligations (13 May 2027) are the load-bearing calendar.
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Rule 3 consent notices: standalone, not a banner tick
Rule 3 requires standalone, plain-language, purpose-specific consent notices. The proof artifact is a decision record tied to notice facts, not a banner tick screenshot.
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