Notice under Section 5 of the DPDP Act
What a Data Fiduciary should review before putting consent and notice experiences into production.
Data>Nuance
Section 5 concerns the notice that accompanies or precedes a request for consent. A notice should be reviewed as a product control, not simply as legal text.
Review points
- Describe the personal data and specified purpose clearly.
- Explain how the individual may exercise rights and make a complaint.
- Make withdrawal and contact paths findable in the actual product journey.
- Ensure translated or accessible versions remain aligned with the approved text.
Notices should be tested with the data flow and consent record design.
This publication is general information and is not legal advice for a specific organisation or matter.
