India Opens Applications for Consent Managers Under Data Protection Law

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the opening of applications for consent managers on Tuesday. This move is a significant step towards implementing the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, which aims to regulate the collection, processing, and storage of personal data in India. Consent managers will play a crucial role in ensuring that organizations obtain valid consent from individuals before collecting and using their personal information. They will also be responsible for facilitating the exercise of data subject rights, such as access, correction, and deletion of personal data.