Philosophy

Consent Foundation was born from the recognition that the challenges of data privacy extend far beyond legislation. When the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) was enacted in 2023, it marked a historic shift in how data is collected, processed, and protected in India. Yet, it also revealed a deeper truth — that technology evolves far faster than regulation. The real challenge lies not merely in compliance, but in continuous adaptation and innovation.

Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that the industry, academia, and civil society must not wait passively for regulatory direction. Instead, they should take a proactive role in shaping the future of privacy through responsible innovation, self-regulation, and collaboration. True progress in a fast-moving digital world comes when stakeholders anticipate challenges and address them collectively, guided by the principles of governance, accountability, and public good.

The Consent Foundation embodies this proactive spirit. We exist to bridge the gap between policy intent and technological reality — to ensure that as India advances toward becoming a digital-first economy, privacy remains integral to its foundation. By fostering dialogue, creating open-source standards, and building proof-of-concept systems, we aim to demonstrate how privacy can be embedded into design, not bolted on as an afterthought.

We believe that governance and innovation can coexist — that technological growth need not come at the cost of individual rights. Through collaboration with policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and citizens, we strive to create a self-sustaining ecosystem where privacy, trust, and progress evolve together.

In essence, our philosophy is simple yet transformative:

In a world where technology moves faster than regulation, the path forward lies in collective responsibility, open collaboration, and proactive stewardship of privacy.