Consent Records & Proof Retention Guide
Liability Check
Under the DPDP Act, no proof of consent means no consent. Failing to produce verifiable consent records can expose your business to DPDP penalties up to ₹250 Crore for illegal data processing.
Why Consent Records & Proof Retention Guide is at Risk
The DPDP Act mandates that Data Fiduciaries maintain **verifiable records of consent** for as long as the personal data is processed. This isn't just about having a consent banner; it's about proving *when*, *how*, and *what* specific consent was given by each Data Principal. An auditor from the Data Protection Board will demand robust audit trails, including timestamps, IP addresses, consent versioning, and clear records of consent withdrawal. Without this proof, your claim of having consent is invalid, making all subsequent data processing illegal and subjecting you to **significant DPDP fines**.
Common Violations
- 1.Not having a centralised, searchable repository for all consent records.
- 2.Failing to record the specific version of privacy policy or purpose for which consent was given.
- 3.Deleting consent records immediately upon data deletion, rather than retaining them for audit purposes.
The Immediate Fix
Establish a clear data retention policy for consent records, ensuring they are stored securely and are easily retrievable for audit purposes, even after data processing ceases. Implement a system (e.g., a CMP database or secure archive) that can log all consent interactions with timestamps, consent versions, and associated identifiers.
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Projected Compliance Deadline: Immediate
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