DPDP Act, 2023 / Obligations of Data Fiduciary / Section 9

Processing of personal data of children

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Editorial Explanation

What this means: The law provides strict safeguards for children (under 18).

Key Rules:
- Companies must obtain "verifiable consent" from parents before collecting a child's data.
- Companies cannot process data in a way that harms the child.
- Companies are strictly prohibited from tracking children's behavior online or showing them targeted advertisements.
- The government may grant exemptions for certain safe platforms (e.g., educational apps) allowing them to lower the age requirement.