Press Release – 28 October 2026, New Delhi

OneConsent, an AI‑powered consent‑management platform that is compliant with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), announced a strategic partnership with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI). The collaboration aims to strengthen Indian businesses’ readiness for DPDPA compliance, focusing on consent management, data governance, and overall compliance practices.

DPDP Readiness Forum

The partnership was inaugurated at the DPDP Readiness Forum held on 16 October 2026 at PHD House, New Delhi. The forum, sponsored by OneConsent, was organized under the theme “Deciphering DPDPA: Ready or at Risk? The Rules Are Clear. Are You Ready?” and convened experts from legal, cybersecurity, business, and technology domains.

Key Addresses

  • Mohit Luthra, Assistant Secretary General of PHDCCI, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing that data protection must become a business priority as India moves toward DPDPA implementation.
  • Soumya Chatterjee, Co‑Founder & CEO of OneConsent, presented the keynote, stating that true DPDP readiness requires organizations to establish accountability, operationalize consent, and embed privacy into everyday operations. He highlighted that compliance lays the foundation for trust, but lasting trust depends on transparent processes and responsible data use.

Panel Discussions & Demonstration

The forum featured panel discussions on legal requirements, cybersecurity challenges, and business priorities for effective DPDP compliance. Amandeep Singh Khurana, Founder of Intersect Solutions and former Head of Loyalty & Subscriptions at PVR INOX Ltd., moderated the sessions, providing a business perspective on customer data collection and usage.

A live demonstration of the OneConsent platform was conducted by Soumya Chatterjee, showcasing consent collection, withdrawal mechanisms, and audit‑trail capabilities.

Ongoing Collaboration

OneConsent and PHDCCI committed to continued engagement with industry stakeholders through future initiatives aimed at awareness, knowledge sharing, and preparedness. These activities are intended to help businesses understand their responsibilities under the DPDPA and develop the necessary capabilities to meet regulatory requirements.

About OneConsent

OneConsent offers an AI‑driven, DPDP‑compliant consent‑management solution that enables organizations to manage the full consent lifecycle—collection, tracking, withdrawal—and maintain auditable records, thereby translating data‑protection obligations into accountable operational practices.

Media Contact: datawise@oneconsent.ai