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title: What FairConsent Does NOT Do
description: What FairConsent Does NOT Do
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# What FairConsent Does NOT Do
**Audience:** Organization administrators, consent managers, consent collectors, and compliance teams.
**Applies to** FairConsent Mobile App and Web Platform.
### **1. Purpose of This Article**
This article explains the **intentional limitations** of FairConsent.
It exists to:
- Prevent incorrect assumptions
- Set clear expectations before deployment
- Avoid misuse of the app and platform
- Reduce operational and compliance risks
These limitations are **by design**. They are not missing features or bugs.
### **2. FairConsent Does NOT Automatically Back Up Data**
- FairConsent does **not** automatically back up consents recorded on the app
- FairConsent does **not** guarantee that offline data is preserved indefinitely
- FairConsent does **not** store local data once a project is completed\]
Until consents are **uploaded**, they exist only on the app.
### **3. FairConsent Does NOT Upload Consents Automatically**
- FairConsent does **not** upload consents in the background without user action
- FairConsent does **not** upload consents automatically when internet becomes available
- FairConsent does **not** upload consents when a project is completed
Uploading consents is a **manual, explicit action** performed by the consent collector.
### **4. FairConsent Does NOT Recover Lost or Deleted Data**
- FairConsent does **not** recover consents lost due to device damage or loss
- FairConsent does **not** restore consents cleared when a project is completed
If a consent was not uploaded before completion, it is **permanently lost**.
### **5. FairConsent Does NOT Bypass Roles or Permissions**
- FairConsent does **not** allow admins to see non-uploaded consents
- FairConsent does **not** allow collectors to access platform data
- FairConsent does **not** allow users to perform actions outside their assigned role
- FairConsent does **not** grant special visibility “just in case”
Roles define capabilities, not exceptions.
### **6. FairConsent Does NOT Share Data Between Organizations**
- FairConsent does **not** share data across organizations
- FairConsent does **not** allow cross-organization visibility
- FairConsent does **not** merge or transfer consents between organizations
- FairConsent does **not** provide “global admin” visibility
Each organization is **strictly isolated**.
### **7. FairConsent Does NOT Replace Organizational Processes**
- FairConsent does **not** replace internal training or field procedures
- FairConsent does **not** decide when projects should be closed
- FairConsent does **not** validate operational correctness
- FairConsent does **not** guarantee compliance without proper usage
FairConsent is a tool that supports compliance it does not enforce it alone.
### **8. FairConsent Does NOT Eliminate User Responsibility**
- FairConsent does **not** make decisions on behalf of users
- FairConsent does **not** protect against incorrect usage
- FairConsent does **not** remove the need for clear instructions and training
Critical actions (uploading, completing projects) always require **explicit user decisions**.
### **9. Why These Limitations Exist**
These limitations exist to ensure:
- Clear accountability
- Data integrity
- Predictable behavior
- Compliance with consent and data-protection principles
FairConsent prioritizes **clarity and safety over hidden automation**.
### **10. Related Articles**
For full context, also review:
- **FairConsent – How It Works & What You Should Know**
- **Consent Collection – Main App Flow**
- **Offline Mode – Limitations & Risks**
- **Uploading Consents & Platform Visibility**
- **Completing a Project – Read This Carefully**
- **User Roles Explained**
- **Organization Separation & Data Boundaries**
### **Final Note**
Understanding what FairConsent does **not** do is as important as understanding what it does.
This clarity protects:
- Field teams
- Organizations
- Data subjects
- Compliance obligations
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