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Context:
- Australia’s House of Representatives recently passed the “Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill, 2024” which imposes obligation on certain social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent children under 16 years of age from having an account.
Do India have any Such Type of Law?
Although, there is no specific legal restrictions on protecting children from online harm, but India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is something to focus on.
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- Requires data fiduciaries to collect “verifiable parental consent” from under-18 parents.
- No specific legal restrictions on protecting children from online harm.
