Concur – Consent Manager: Empowering India’s Digital Citizens

In an age where data is the backbone of the digital economy, safeguarding personal information has become a pressing concern. Concur – Consent Manager, founded by Gaurav Mehta, is leading the charge in India by providing a platform that ensures both organizations and individuals can navigate the digital landscape with confidence. By aligning with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), Concur empowers businesses to comply with regulations while giving citizens real control over their personal data.

Gaurav Mehta brings over 14 years of experience working with emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and blockchain solutions. His work with law enforcement agencies exposed him to the challenges organizations faced in implementing privacy practices effectively. Recognizing the gap between legislation and practical solutions, Gaurav envisioned a platform that would make data privacy actionable, scalable, and accessible for everyone. “Privacy laws are only as effective as the tools that help organizations operationalize them. That’s the gap we set out to close with Concur,” he explains.

Concur – Consent Manager addresses the critical challenge of bridging regulatory frameworks with real-world implementation. While the DPDPA provides a strong legal foundation, many startups and MSMEs lacked the infrastructure or expertise to comply. At the same time, individuals had minimal visibility into how their data was being collected or used. Concur solves this by offering a platform that enables organizations to achieve end-to-end compliance, while simultaneously giving individuals transparency and control, a concept Gaurav calls data swamitva or data ownership. The platform transforms consent from a procedural formality into a meaningful tool for trust and accountability.

What differentiates Concur from other consent management solutions is its open, inclusive, and scalable design. Unlike traditional tools that come with high licensing costs, Concur is open source and accessible to all organizations, ensuring that even small businesses can prioritize privacy without financial barriers. For those requiring more advanced capabilities, enterprise-grade features and integrations are available, offering flexibility without compromising accessibility. By aligning with India’s Digital Public Goods initiative, Concur is contributing to the creation of a standardized and scalable data privacy infrastructure nationwide.

Looking ahead, Concur plans to handle consents for over 40 crore Indians within the next two years, providing citizens with unprecedented control over their personal information while simplifying compliance for organizations. Gaurav also envisions expanding the platform internationally to regions such as the MENA and South East Asia, where data privacy regulations are rapidly emerging. The long-term goal is to establish data privacy as a universal standard, fostering trust in the digital economy globally.

Gaurav’s advice to budding entrepreneurs reflects his journey: “Building a startup is a test of resilience and vision. Success is not about external validation but about staying committed to your mission, even when challenges seem insurmountable.” Through Concur – Consent Manager, he is operationalizing India’s DPDPA while championing a vision where transparency, consent, and ownership are at the heart of the digital experience. In doing so, Concur is shaping the future of data privacy in India and beyond, making digital trust a reality for everyone. 

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