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Decrease in new social media accounts for under-18s in India by June 30, 2025?
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Indian Government Mandates Parental Consent for Children Under 18 to Open Social Media Accounts Under Digital Personal Data Protection Act
Jan 3, 2025, 04:32 PM
The Indian government has released draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, mandating that children under the age of 18 must obtain verifiable consent from their parents to create social media accounts. This requirement is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing data protection for minors. The central government outlined four scenarios in which parental consent is necessary, reflecting a significant shift in how social media access is regulated for younger users.
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