According to the proposed regulations of the wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which the Center released on Friday, children under the age of 18 would now require parental approval in order to create social media accounts.
In its statement, the Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MeitY) stated that the public can use MyGov.in, the government's citizen engagement website, to voice concerns and recommendations on the proposed regulations. After february 18, 2025, the comments will be taken into account.
Stricter safeguards for the personal information of minors and those with disabilities under legal guardianship are highlighted in the draft regulations. Before processing any personal data belonging to children, data fiduciaries—entities tasked with handling personal data—must get parental or guardian approval.
Fiduciaries must utilize government-issued identification or wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital identity tokens, including those connected to wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital Lockers, to confirm permission. Certain sections of the regulations, however, might not apply to educational institutions or child welfare organizations.
Along with the emphasis on children's data, the draft regulations also suggest improved consumer rights, enabling users to request the removal of their data and for businesses to be transparent about the reasons behind their data collection.
In order to provide more responsibility for data fiduciaries, a fine of up to Rs 250 crore is envisaged for violations.
Customers will also be able to contest data-collecting procedures and insist on transparent justifications for data use.
Critical wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital intermediates, such as "e-commerce entities," "online gaming intermediaries," and "social media intermediaries," are defined under the regulations, which also establish particular requirements for each.
According to the proposal, social media platforms are middlemen that mainly facilitate user engagement online, including information exchange, distribution, and modification.
The government intends to create a Data Protection Board, which will operate as a totally wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital regulatory agency, to monitor adherence to these regulations.
The Board will register consent managers—organizations charged with overseeing data permissions—to conduct remote hearings, look into violations, and impose sanctions. In addition to maintaining a minimum net worth of Rs 12 crore, consent managers would need to register with the Board.
These all-encompassing steps are intended to guarantee that data custodians implement strong organizational and technical protections, especially with regard to vulnerable populations like children.
In order to prevent unnecessary strain on organizations that cater to the needs of children, the proposed regulations also contain clauses allowing exemptions in some situations, such as instructional usage.
In its statement, the Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MeitY) stated that the public can use MyGov.in, the government's citizen engagement website, to voice concerns and recommendations on the proposed regulations. After february 18, 2025, the comments will be taken into account.
Stricter safeguards for the personal information of minors and those with disabilities under legal guardianship are highlighted in the draft regulations. Before processing any personal data belonging to children, data fiduciaries—entities tasked with handling personal data—must get parental or guardian approval.
Fiduciaries must utilize government-issued identification or wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital identity tokens, including those connected to wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital Lockers, to confirm permission. Certain sections of the regulations, however, might not apply to educational institutions or child welfare organizations.
Along with the emphasis on children's data, the draft regulations also suggest improved consumer rights, enabling users to request the removal of their data and for businesses to be transparent about the reasons behind their data collection.
In order to provide more responsibility for data fiduciaries, a fine of up to Rs 250 crore is envisaged for violations.
Customers will also be able to contest data-collecting procedures and insist on transparent justifications for data use.
Critical wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital intermediates, such as "e-commerce entities," "online gaming intermediaries," and "social media intermediaries," are defined under the regulations, which also establish particular requirements for each.
According to the proposal, social media platforms are middlemen that mainly facilitate user engagement online, including information exchange, distribution, and modification.
The government intends to create a Data Protection Board, which will operate as a totally wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital regulatory agency, to monitor adherence to these regulations.
The Board will register consent managers—organizations charged with overseeing data permissions—to conduct remote hearings, look into violations, and impose sanctions. In addition to maintaining a minimum net worth of Rs 12 crore, consent managers would need to register with the Board.
These all-encompassing steps are intended to guarantee that data custodians implement strong organizational and technical protections, especially with regard to vulnerable populations like children.
In order to prevent unnecessary strain on organizations that cater to the needs of children, the proposed regulations also contain clauses allowing exemptions in some situations, such as instructional usage.
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