Parental Consent Needed for Under-18 Social Media Access

CosmicTaco · 2025-01-04T09:00:41.825538+05:30

- The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act mandates parental consent for children under 18 to access social media, effective August 2023. - Draft rules require age verification via government ID or Digital Locker token, stirring controversy among Big Tech and civil society. - Exemptions granted to mental health professionals, healthcare providers, and educational institutions from these restrictions. Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/children-under-18-will-require-parental-consent-for-accessing-social-media-article-12903214.html)

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act mandates parental consent for children under 18 to access social media, effective August 2023.
Draft rules require age verification via government ID or Digital Locker token, stirring controversy among Big Tech and civil society.
Exemptions granted to mental health professionals, healthcare providers, and educational institutions from these restrictions.

Source: Moneycontrol