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Big techs seek relaxations from parental consent norm of data law

The provision was one of the most contentious issues during the public consultations on the bill

Data Protection, cybersecurity, digitisation, security

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Sourabh Lele New Delhi

4 min read Last Updated : Aug 20 2023 | 11:14 PM IST

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Big Tech platforms are likely to engage with the government on the issue of parental consent for processing children’s data under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. According to sources, this provision has raised concern about “unintended consequences” for digital inclusion, privacy, and children’s safety.

The law mandates platforms to obtain “verifiable consent” from a parent or legal guardian before processing personal data of users under the age of 18. This provision was one of the most contentious issues during the public consultations on the Bill.

While the clause is now enacted, tech majors are expected to seek relaxation in

Topics : Personal Data Protection Bill big tech data protection laws Data Protection Act Data protection framework

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