Children Data Protection Checker

Quick Answer

Under DPDP Act 2023 Section 9, processing personal data of children (anyone under 18) requires verifiable parental consent before any data is collected. Targeted advertising directed at children is prohibited. Organisations must implement age detection mechanisms and separate children's data processing flows.

DPDP Compliance Checker

Does your product/service collect data from users who may be under 18?

Do you have an age verification mechanism?

Do you collect verifiable parental consent before processing children's data?

Do you show targeted advertising to users who may be under 18?

What types of data do you collect from minor users?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age threshold for children under DPDP?+

Under DPDP Act 2023, a 'child' is a person below 18 years of age. There is no 13-year threshold as in COPPA (US) — the full child protection provisions apply to all minors under 18.

What does 'verifiable parental consent' mean under DPDP?+

The DPDP Act requires consent from the parent or guardian, and that this consent is 'verifiable' — meaning you must take reasonable steps to confirm the consenting person is actually the parent. Simple checkbox acknowledgements without verification are not sufficient.

Can children use digital products at all under DPDP?+

Yes — with verifiable parental consent. The Act does not prohibit children from using digital services; it requires that personal data collection from children must be preceded by verified parental consent. Certain rules may exempt educational platforms with appropriate safeguards.

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