Q7 · UPSC current affairs · 29 August 2026 · News · DPDP Act Compliance Challenges for Ed Tech

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Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023:1.The Act defines a child as an individual who has completed 18 years of age.2.Ed-tech platforms processing children's data must secure verifiable parental consent.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because the DPDP Act defines a child as an individual who has *not* completed 18 years of age. Statement 2 is correct as platforms must secure verifiable parental consent before processing children's personal data.

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