{"id":22123,"date":"2026-03-03T13:45:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/?p=22123"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:54:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:54:59","slug":"adda-consent-manager-for-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"ADDA Launches &#8220;Consent Manager&#8221; the DPDP Act Compliant Module for Associations and Societies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Product-Blog-Banners-Benefits-Steps-Creatives-4-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Product-Blog-Banners-Benefits-Steps-Creatives-4-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Product-Blog-Banners-Benefits-Steps-Creatives-4-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Product-Blog-Banners-Benefits-Steps-Creatives-4-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Product-Blog-Banners-Benefits-Steps-Creatives-4-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Product-Blog-Banners-Benefits-Steps-Creatives-4-1170x612.png 1170w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Product-Blog-Banners-Benefits-Steps-Creatives-4-585x306.png 585w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Product-Blog-Banners-Benefits-Steps-Creatives-4.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Digital Personal Data Protection Act has changed how housing societies must handle resident data, and brings in new responsibilities for both management committee members and community apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To align with DPDP requirements, ADDA has released the Consent Manager framework in the ADDA App and ADDA ERP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear segregation between legitimate society communication and promotional communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident-level consent tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to withdraw consent anytime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent logs for audit and dispute resolution<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>With this <strong>ADDA Becomes First Community App to release DPDP Act Compliant Consent Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us understand how this works in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-1024x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-150x83.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-1170x650.png 1170w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-585x325.png 585w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2.png 1426w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dffaf188dbb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#What_Has_Changed_Under_the_DPDP_Act_for_Housing_Societies\" >What Has Changed Under the DPDP Act for Housing Societies?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#1_Management_Committees_Are_Now_Data_Fiduciaries\" >1. Management Committees Are Now Data Fiduciaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#2_Data_Fiduciaries_can_face_huge_penalties_up_to_Rs_250_Crores\" >2. Data Fiduciaries can face huge penalties (up to Rs. 250 Crores)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#3_Purpose_Limitation_Is_Now_Mandatory\" >3. Purpose Limitation Is Now Mandatory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#4_Explicit_Consent_Is_Required_for_External_or_Promotional_Use\" >4. Explicit Consent Is Required for External or Promotional Use<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#Why_did_the_need_for_Consent_Manager_Arise\" >Why did the need for Consent Manager Arise?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#What_Consents_Are_Now_Available_Inside_the_ADDA_App\" >What Consents Are Now Available Inside the ADDA App?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#1_Essential_Community_Updates_Services\" >1. Essential Community Updates \/ Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#2_3rd_Party_Deals_Offers_from_Community_Office_Data_Fiduciary\" >2. 3rd Party Deals &amp; Offers from Community Office (Data Fiduciary)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#3_3rd_Party_Deals_Offers_from_Community_App_Data_Processors\" >3. 3rd Party Deals &amp; Offers from Community App (Data Processors)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#What_Happens_If_a_Resident_Disables_Promotional_Consent\" >What Happens If a Resident Disables Promotional Consent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#How_Does_This_Protect_Management_Committees\" >How Does This Protect Management Committees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#Why_Is_This_Structurally_Important_for_Governance\" >Why Is This Structurally Important for Governance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_the_Consent_Manager\" >What Are the Benefits of the Consent Manager?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2026\/03\/adda-consent-manager-for-residents\/#Final_Thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Has_Changed_Under_the_DPDP_Act_for_Housing_Societies\"><\/span><strong>What Has Changed Under the DPDP Act for Housing Societies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Management_Committees_Are_Now_Data_Fiduciaries\"><\/span><strong>1. Management Committees Are Now Data Fiduciaries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Management Committee is legally recognised as the entity responsible for resident data. This means the committee is accountable for how personal data is collected, stored, and used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This responsibility is no longer informal. It is statutory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Data_Fiduciaries_can_face_huge_penalties_up_to_Rs_250_Crores\"><\/span><strong>2. Data Fiduciaries can face huge penalties (up to Rs. 250 Crores)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case proper data protection measures have not been taken towards personal data breach or misuse, penalties for management committee members can go up to \u20b9250 crores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Purpose_Limitation_Is_Now_Mandatory\"><\/span><strong>3. Purpose Limitation Is Now Mandatory<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resident data collected for society operations must only be used for legitimate community purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Society Admins collect resident data for the purpose of maintaining legal records, community related communication, visitor notifications, billing, and complaint management. It cannot automatically be used for unrelated commercial activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Explicit_Consent_Is_Required_for_External_or_Promotional_Use\"><\/span><strong>4. Explicit Consent Is Required for External or Promotional Use<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If data is used outside legitimate society functions, explicit, documented consent becomes mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AGM approval does not count as individual consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_the_need_for_Consent_Manager_Arise\"><\/span><strong>Why did the need for Consent Manager Arise?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consent Manager helps implement the concepts of Purpose Limitation and Explicit Consent &#8211; the 2 essential pillars of the DPDP Act of India.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purpose limitation means that resident data collected by the society can only be used for legitimate community functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Safety alerts<br>\u2022 AGM notices and statutory communication<br>\u2022 Finance Related communications<br>\u2022 Maintenance billing and payment updates<br>\u2022 Complaint management<br>\u2022 Visitor approvals and security coordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are essential functions of the RWA or Management Committee. For these purposes, explicit consent is not required because this is the very reason the data was collected in the first place. Residents also cannot opt out of these communications, since doing so would disrupt governance and daily operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when communication goes beyond core society functions, explicit consent becomes mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deals and offers from local brands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsored newsletters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-party promotional campaigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertisements displayed inside the app<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consent must be taken individually from each resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The purpose must be clearly explained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consent must be documented<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdrawal must be as simple as giving consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essential community updates must remain unaffected<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This structured separation between legitimate use and promotional use is what the Consent Manager enables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Consents_Are_Now_Available_Inside_the_ADDA_App\"><\/span><strong>What Consents Are Now Available Inside the ADDA App?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents can now view and manage consent directly from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADDA App \u2192 More \u2192 Settings \u2192 Consent Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following categories are visible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Essential_Community_Updates_Services\"><\/span><strong>1. Essential Community Updates \/ Services<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This remains mandatory for smooth society operations and cannot be opted out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include safety alerts, billing communication, visitor approvals, and statutory notices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_3rd_Party_Deals_Offers_from_Community_Office_Data_Fiduciary\"><\/span><strong>2. 3rd Party Deals &amp; Offers from Community Office (Data Fiduciary)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is optional consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the society shares neighbourhood deals or sponsored offers, residents must explicitly opt in. They can disable this anytime from the app without affecting essential communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_3rd_Party_Deals_Offers_from_Community_App_Data_Processors\"><\/span><strong>3. 3rd Party Deals &amp; Offers from Community App (Data Processors)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is displayed for transparency. ADDA does not independently send advertisements or promotional notifications. However, the framework accounts for this category from a compliance perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other community Apps who send promotions and advertisements from their end, should provide this as an option &#8211; using which app users should be able to withdraw consent from seeing advertisements in their Community App. And yes, there cannot be any charge associated with withdrawing consent, as providing consent and withdrawing should be similar to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1024x583.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22125\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7564609403077727;width:728px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1170x666.png 1170w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-585x333.png 585w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png 1422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_a_Resident_Disables_Promotional_Consent\"><\/span><strong>What Happens If a Resident Disables Promotional Consent?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a resident chooses not to receive promotional communication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promotional emails sent via Email Broadcast will not be delivered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotional announcement emails, app notifications, and in-app promotional messages will not be shown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotional in-app banners will not be displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Essential community updates and operational services will continue without interruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no impact on billing, safety alerts, or governance communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_This_Protect_Management_Committees\"><\/span><strong>How Does This Protect Management Committees?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Consent Manager introduces clear operational discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When sending announcements, Management Committees must classify whether a message is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operational<br>or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotional<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If marked promotional, only residents who have opted in will receive it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1024x561.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22126\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.825342930870569;width:737px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1170x641.png 1170w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-585x320.png 585w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png 1406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consent activity logs are available in ERP \u2192 Units &amp; Users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The community management team can track when consent was given, updated, or withdrawn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full visibility is maintained for audit or dispute situations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This provides documented proof of compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_This_Structurally_Important_for_Governance\"><\/span><strong>Why Is This Structurally Important for Governance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A housing society app is a governance system, not a marketing channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Consent Manager creates a clean separation between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legitimate society purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotional or external use<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This separation reduces legal exposure and improves transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also reinforces trust between residents and the Management Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_the_Consent_Manager\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Benefits of the Consent Manager?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensures DPDP-aligned compliance for communities<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Builds greater trust and transparency with residents<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creates clear separation between essential and promotional communication<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gives residents real control over their data preferences<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, it operationalises consent instead of treating it as a checkbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span><strong>Final Thought<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The DPDP Act has made one thing clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resident data belongs to residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Management Committees (Data Fiduciaries) are responsible for lawful use. The Consent Manager ensures that this responsibility is supported by structure, transparency, and documented control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Digital Personal Data Protection Act has changed how housing societies must handle resident data, and brings in new responsibilities for both management committee members and community apps. 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