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Children to Require Parental Consent for Social Media Accounts in India

BY Connect Newsroom, Jan 3, 2025 7:31 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

The draft also mandates that companies obtain government approval before transferring personal data outside India.

In India, children under 18 will soon need parental consent to create social media accounts. On Friday, PM Narendra Modi's government unveiled a draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which includes this provision.

The draft also mandates that companies obtain government approval before transferring personal data outside India. However, it does not specify penalties for non-compliance with the rules.

The government has invited public feedback on the proposed regulations. A final decision will be made after February 18, incorporating the views of citizens.

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