10 Jan 2026 · 5 min read
The DPDP Act requires consent that is free, specific, informed and unambiguous. Five UX patterns fail at least one of those. If your banner uses any of them, expect a scanner Warning or Fail — and an enforcement risk under the Rules.
We walk through each pattern with a real example and the fixed version side-by-side.
Note. Guidance, not legal advice. For specific compliance decisions, please consult a qualified data-protection lawyer.