CONSEE: India’s First Consent Management Platform Under DPDP Rule 2025 by Future Crime Research Foundation

India, January 2025 – A state-of-the-art Consent Management System (CMS) has been unveiled through a strategic partnership between the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and Armantec Systems Private Limited. This pioneering solution is designed to support Consent Managers, Intermediaries, and Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in registering with the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI). The platform is fully aligned with India’s newly enacted Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and the latest draft regulations issued by the government in January 2025. It is set to be officially launched at the FutureCrime Summit 2025, scheduled for February 13-14 at Dr. Ambedkar International Center, Janpath Road, New Delhi.

Despite the ongoing evolution of DPDP regulations, cloud-based CMS deployment began in 2023 following the act’s passage. The latest updates incorporate the most recent rules, with further enhancements planned as regulatory clarifications emerge.

Addressing Legal and Operational Challenges

Given the legal and procedural uncertainties surrounding compliance, the CMS is designed with adaptable solutions. For instance, while parental consent is required for minors, no standardized mechanism currently exists to verify the relationship between a child and their guardian. To mitigate this, the CMS allows users to upload documentary evidence, which can be reviewed by Consent Managers or third-party verification agencies.

Key Features of the Consent Management System

Centralized Consent Management:

• Secure portal access for Consent Managers and Data Fiduciaries.
• Multilingual consent management with auto-translation into 22 Indian languages.
• Domain and application-specific consent management.
• Detailed records of collected data and its intended use.
• Transparent processing of personal information.
• Category-wise consent management for different user groups.
• Comprehensive audit trails and consent history.
• API-based integration with existing applications.
• Management of Data Processing Organizations with consent mapping.

Integration & Notifications:

• API calls and email notifications for automatic data deletion upon consent withdrawal.
• Timely email notifications to Data Principals regarding Privacy Policy updates.
• Bulk email notifications to revalidate consent from previous data submitters.

User-Centric Features for Data Principals:

• Clear insights into how personal data is stored and processed.
• Native language access to consent statements.
• Ability to update or revoke consent at any time.
• Management of multiple consent statements.
• Parental consent submission for minors under 18.
• Uploading of verifiable parental documents for authentication.
• Notifications on Privacy Policy updates.
• Email copies of submitted consents for reference.

With its comprehensive features, this CMS is poised to become a cornerstone for organizations striving to achieve seamless DPDP compliance. By ensuring transparency and enhanced data protection, it provides a reliable and adaptive solution in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.