The Morning Brief How India’s New Data Rules Protects its Children
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Jan 7, 2025 Aashish Aryan, Deputy Chief of Bureau, Technology at ET, discusses India's groundbreaking Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The act mandates parental consent for children under 18 to access online platforms, reshaping child data protection. Aryan delves into how data fiduciaries will ensure age verification and tackle misinformation. The conversation also addresses the potential mental health implications of digital exposure for children and emphasizes the importance of parental collaboration and education in navigating these new regulations.
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Protecting Children Online
- Social media platforms are increasingly recognized as toxic, especially for young users.
- Governments aim to protect children by requiring verifiable parental consent for platform access.
Guardians' Role in Data Management
- For minors and those mentally unfit to consent, guardians manage their data and online activities.
- Parental consent is required for minors' online purchases, giving parents more control.
Age Verification Challenges
- Children often lie about their age on social media platforms.
- Platforms use AI and user behavior analysis to detect age falsification and may de-platform users.