SynopsisWhatsApp is testing privacy-protective age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative aims to comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The company assures users that age information will remain private and not shared. This optional test does not alter the current WhatsApp user experience. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act comes into full force on May 13, 2027.Bengaluru: WhatsApp is testing privacy-protective methods for users in India to confirm their age as it prepares to comply with the country’s data-protection framework, a company spokesperson said on Monday.“To comply with upcoming laws in India like the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act , we are testing privacy-protective ways for people to confirm their age,” the spokesperson said. “This doesn’t change how WhatsApp works or yourNow Playing
Whatsapp tests age verification in India ahead of DPDP act - The Economic Times
WhatsApp is testing privacy-protective age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative aims to comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The company assures users that age information will remain private and not shared. This optional test does not alter the current WhatsApp user experience. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act comes into full force on May 13, 2027.









